The Local Government Act 2002 (part 6) requires local councils in Aotearoa New Zealand to prepare, in consultation with their communities, a Long-term Plan every three years, and an Annual Plan in the other two years. These are also referred to as a Ten-year Plan or 10-year Budget and Annual Plan.
Quick facts
Long-term Plan 2024-2034
- This plan provides for a central proposal with a capital investment of $39.3 billion, and operating spending of $72.0 billion over 10 years.
- The overall rates increases proposed for the average value residential property are:
- 5 per cent in year one, 3.5 per cent in year two, 8 per cent in year three and no more than 3.5 per cent a year after that
- The central proposal includes a total capital spend of around $13.4 billion for Auckland Transport over 10 years.
- The Governing Body adopts the final Long-term Plan in June 2024, and it takes effect on 1 July 2024.
Quotes
“I would urge Aucklanders to be pragmatic in the choices they make. I’ve made it very clear that my intention is to keep household rates as low as possible, especially during this cost-of-living crisis.” – Mayor Wayne Brown, 20 February 2024
- Contact the Auckland Council media team or a communication partner for comment.
Links
Auckland Council plans and strategies
Options and trade-offs – Auckland’s Long-term Plan for consultation (Feb 2024)
