Council Reference Group 2025 meetings’ communiques
As set out in the CRG Terms of Reference, the purpose of the group is to identify any practical issues or unintended consequences that might arise from the implementation of the rate peg methodology and impact communities. The CRG provides a forum to identify and address current and emergent issues.
Communiques summarising this year’s CRG meetings, along with list of members and meeting attendees, are available below:
- CRG meeting communique - 28 April 2025
- CRG meeting communique - 23 June 2025
- CRG meeting communique - 12 August 2025
Ratepayer workshop
We held a ratepayer workshop on Monday 25 August 2025 to hear from ratepayers on issues we should consider when setting the rate peg, including the proposed adjustments in the rate peg for 2026-27. Ratepayers raised issues including the high cost of living and the impacts of rate increases, improving the special variations process and oversight of councils’ accountability.
The views expressed have informed the Tribunal’s decision making for the 2026-27 rate peg, and we thank everyone who made the time to attend the workshop and provide feedback.
Please see our Fact Sheet with a summary of the workshop.
We will get in touch with ratepayers and the community again about a future ratepayer workshop. Please register your interest below if you would like to keep up to date with these workshops or are interested in attending.