Development and financial contributions

Development contributions are charges imposed on development (subdivision and/or building) to cover costs associated with that development. Development contributions are largely made in terms of the Local Government Act 2002.

Development contributions and financial contributions have a similar meaning and can be taken in the form of money, land, or a combination of both. Financial contributions usually help promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in terms of section 5 of the Resource Management Act 1991.