Kaupapa Here ā-Rohe Whakapiki Pakihi Business Improvement District (BID) Policy

BID Policy refresh

The recent consultation on the BID Policy document was based on:

• observations and feedback from working with the 2022 policy
• annual compliance requirement reports
• several complex governance and management issues.

The refreshed policy was submitted to the Governing Body in April 2025 and the updates took effect on 1 July 2025.

At the same time, the three-year BID Targeted Rate Grant Agreement was renewed and took effect from July 2025. The agreement sets out the terms of the relationship between Auckland Council and BID-operating business associations.

Get a copy of the proposed refreshed policy

BID Policy background

BIDs are business areas within Auckland where local business and property owners agree to work together, with support from the council, to:

• improve their business environment
• promote innovation and economic prosperity
• attract new businesses and customers.

The Auckland Council BID Policy is supported by a three-year BID Targeted Rate Grant Agreement (BID Policy section 2.4) that sets out the terms of the relationship between Auckland Council and a BID-operating business association.

Purpose of the BID policy

The BID policy outlines how Auckland Council works with BID-operating business associations in Auckland.

The policy:

• provides a framework for the governance, accountability and management of BID programmes
• aims to sustain public trust and confidence in the BID programme
• balances Auckland Council’s role in the programme with the independence of BID-operating business associations.

Read the former BID Policy

Contact us

Email bids@aklc.govt.nz for more information about the BID Policy.