Scott Necklin
Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, leading work on the proposed Ratepayer Assistance Scheme to finance rates, electrification and development contributions.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 18min
Local govt financing tool for households
Scott Necklin, chief executive of Local Government New Zealand who is leading a proposed Ratepayer Assistance Scheme. He explains a plan to let homeowners spread costs over long terms. Talks cover financing solar and electrification, keeping borrowing off council books, development levies turned into long-term levies, and how the scheme could help struggling households and speed up housing growth.
