Targeted rate for secondary accommodation.
Request:
I am making this request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
I request the following information relating to the Tourism and Promotion Charge for Secondary Accommodation Properties (including properties used for short-term visitor accommodation such as Airbnb or holiday homes).
Rates Resolution / rating information
For each of the last two full financial years (being the two most recently completed rating years):
a.) A copy of the Rates Resolution adopted by Council that sets the Tourism and Promotion targeted rate for secondary accommodation.
b.) The exact basis of calculation for that charge, including:
- the cents-in-the-dollar rate applied to capital value (or equivalent);
- any minimum, maximum, or fixed components, if applicable; and
- confirmation of how the rate distinguishes secondary accommodation from ordinary residential use.
Please see attached Rates Resolution:
- 2024/25 941 Rates Resolution Report 04a - PDF, 121.06 KB
- 2025/26 941 Rates Resolution Report 04b - PDF, 134.85 KB
Aggregate data – number of properties
For each of the same two financial years, please provide:
a) The number of rating units assessed as secondary accommodation and charged the Tourism and Promotion targeted rate.
- 2024-2025 – SUIPS assessed as secondary accommodation and charged the tourism and promotion targeted rate = 812
- 2025-2026 – SUIPS assessed as secondary accommodation and charged the tourism and promotion targeted rate = 869
b) If available, a breakdown of those rating units by settlement or ward (for example Lake TekapÅ, Twizel, Fairlie, and other).
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rural | 59 | 59 |
| Fairlie | 37 | 48 |
| Lake Tekapo | 333 | 296 |
| Twizel | 383 | 466 |
Aggregate data – revenue raised
For each of the same two financial years, please provide:
a) The total revenue raised from the Tourism and Promotion targeted rate for secondary accommodation.
Please see attached Rating Information – Tourism and Promotion - PDF, 194.41 KB
b) Confirmation of whether this revenue is ring-fenced specifically for tourism promotion and destination management purposes, or whether it is applied more broadly within Council’s activities.
- 2024-2025 – revenue is ringfenced to the following activities – Tourism and Economic Development, Tourism Marketing, Alps to Ocean Cycleway
- 2025-2026 – revenue is ringfenced to the following activities – Tourism and Economic Development, Tourism Marketing, Alps to Ocean Cycleway, Public Toilets
Definitions and classification
Please see attached Rating Information – Tourism and Promotion - PDF, 194.41 KB
If Council uses formal definitions, internal criteria, or policy documents to determine when a property is classified as secondary accommodation or short-term visitor accommodation for rating purposes, please provide those definitions or documents.