- Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 is proposing a 7.9 per cent rates rise for the average residential property.
- From Friday 27 February, Aucklanders are invited to have their say on the Annual Plan, submit your feedback on the AK Have Your Say website.
- Public feedback will be critical to helping council representatives understand what you value most and what could be reprioritised.
- Manurewa-Papakura residents are being asked to weigh in on the region’s Annual Plan for 2026/2027, which proposes a rates increase of 7.9 per cent for the average value residential property.
This increase is to bring the City Rail Link to life and help get Aucklanders going places. It aims to connect commuters more seamlessly by bringing the CBD closer to many more doorsteps, enhance Aucklanders’ quality of life and deliver economic and environmental benefits.
Is the plan on track? This is Manurewa-Papakura’s moment to help shape the future of our neighbourhoods - our parks, our paths and our shared spaces. Your voice directly influences what gets protected, improved or postponed.
In 2026/2027, Manurewa Local Board plans to progress delivery of a new community at Te Pātaka Kōrero o Manurewa (Manurewa Library).
Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor, Matt Winiata encourages residents to submit their comments.
“Your feedback will help determine what gets funded and what doesn’t,” says Councillor Winata.
“While we know any increase is challenging, especially at this time, the collective benefits will unlock economic and environmental opportunities across the region and if you don’t believe so – have your say.
“It’s our job to consider everyone’s priorities and balance out the diverse needs of Manurewa-Papakura residents. And remember, this isn’t just the council’s plan – it’s our neighbourhood’s future,” he explains.
Ways to have your say
From Friday 27 February, submit your feedback on AK Have Your Say website.
Papakura Parkfest drop-in session
Saturday 7 March, 10am to 2pm
Parkfest, Central Park Reserve, 57 Wood Street, Papakura
Sir Edmund Hillary Library drop-in session
Wednesday 11 March 2025, 10am to 11.30am
Sir Edmund Hillary Library, 1/209 Great South Road, PapakuraManurewa Library drop-in session
Thursday 12 March, 10am to 11.15am
Manurewa Library, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa
Manurewa Community Network drop-in session
Sunday 28 March, 10am to 2pm
Manurewa Netball Courts, 95 Browns Road, Manurewa
The plan also includes targeted investments prioritising transport and water, while giving local boards the ability to respond to the needs of their communities.
Rates also support essential local services that strengthen Auckland’s communities, which local boards are responsible for. These include parks, environmental initiatives, libraries, pools, recreation centres, community halls, programmes and local events and support for local community groups.
Meanwhile, local boards are navigating tighter budgets as they work within the new fairer funding model, which allocates funding based on population, deprivation and land area.
Public feedback will be critical to helping elected members understand what Aucklanders value most and what could be reprioritised.
“Manurewa and Papakura local boards will want to know what’s working and what’s not in the year ahead to help shape their budget. Please check out the plan and let us know what you think could be improved,” says Councillor Winiata.
These proposed changes will impact homeowners and residents one way or another, whether they use the services provided.
To ensure Manurewa-Papakura’s budget reflects the needs of its community, residents are encouraged to speak up whether these initiatives affect your immediate neighbourhood or not. Submit your feedback now or hold your peace… until the next budget proposal.
For everything there is to know about Annual Plan 2026/2027, visit the AK Have Your Say website.