Economic and cultural development
What we are planning for economic and cultural development in the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
In the 2025/2026 financial year, we plan to:
- work with central government on new ways to promote Auckland as a visitor attraction, fund major events and help develop our economy. This includes our proposal to include a 'bed night' visitor levy (charge)
- continue to deliver iconic cultural events such as Pasifika Festival, Diwali and the Lantern Festival
- continue to provide experiences for visitors at Auckland Zoo, Auckland Art Gallery and New Zealand Maritime Museum
- host international and domestic events, including musicals, concerts and exhibitions
- progress a local board-led plan for North Harbour Stadium.
You should know
The information on this page is an edited version of the Annual Plan 2025/2026 Consultation Document.
Visit Annual Plan 2025/2026 (annual budget) to read all annual plan documents in full.
