Goff proposes new Auckland levy to tackle climate change

After another revenue-crippling lockdown, Auckland Council has some hard decisions to make if it wants to fulfil its commitments to tackling climate change. The Spinoff reports that Mayor Phil Goff will be seeking support from the public and councillors for a new climate action targeted rate (CATR) to be introduced in next year’s annual budget. Goff says this is the “most significant action taken by this or any council to respond to climate change”.