Property owners in Auckland face an average rate rise of 2.9%.
The budget has been adjusted following public consultation, with savings as well as new spending, including more money for community events.
The rate rise would be the lowest since Auckland Council was created three years ago.
Mayor Len Brown describes the proposed increase as less than half of the average for the Auckland region, in the years prior to amalgamation.
Councillors will meet on Thursday to make a final decision on the budget.
