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Auckland Council has been subject to more feedback than an audience at a Jimi Hendrix concert.
With a 7.9 per cent rates increase (for the average value residential property) up for discussion, more than 12,000 pieces of feedback have been received about the city’s Annual Plan 2026/2027, council chief financial officer Ross Tucker confirms.
“Hearing from the community through our consultations enables us to provide useful feedback for our elected members, as they progress with considering options for next year,” says Ross.
“There are a range of budget pressures. Alongside the City Rail Link opening, we are also managing funding challenges for local services, inflation and cost increases on existing services, plus additional funding for assets.”
Held 27 February-29 March, the consultation phase garnered information on proposed changes to other rates, fees and charges.
The plan prioritises transport, water and local boards. It includes $3.9 billion invested into infrastructure across Auckland and $5.3 billion for essential services including pools, libraries, animal management, public transport and waste collection.
The full report and proposed plan will now be considered by elected members. The final Annual Plan 2026/2027 will be confirmed in late June.
