Puketāpapa Local Board

In 2025/2026 we plan to invest $5.7 million in capital spend to renew and develop our assets (resources we own). We also plan to invest $13.9 million to maintain and operate these assets and deliver local activities (operating spend).

These amounts include $2.4 million extra operating spend and $3.1 million extra capital spend as part of the council's 'fairer funding for local boards' model as set out in the Long-term Plan 2024-2034 (10-year budget).

However, we might need to use some of these extra funds to cover unavoidable increases to the costs of existing services.

Key areas of spend for 2025/2026

Areas of spend	Planned capital spend	Planned operating spend
Community services	$5.7 million	$12.7 million
Environmental services	Does not apply	$200,000
Planning services	Does not apply	Does not apply
Governance	Does not apply	$1 million
Total	$5.7 million	$13.9 million

What we propose for the Puketāpapa Local Board area in 2025/2026

In the 2025/2026 financial year, we plan to:

• consider changing or adding to community programmes held at Wesley Community Centre and Roskill Youth Zone to encourage more people to attend and use the facilities
• assess how we use the Fickling Conference Centre and Mt Roskill Library to ensure they are meeting the needs of the growing community in Three Kings
• support community groups that lease council space to find ways they can share their spaces and continue to provide great community activities
• implement recommendations from the Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan to meet the recreational needs of our growing communities
• plan for the development of Monte Cecilia Park to make it an icon for Puketāpapa and a 'destination park' that attracts local visitors and visitors from outside the region
• look into implementing projects from the Wairaki Catchment Strategy such restoring the awa (river) to its natural state at Lynfield Cove
• invest in more climate action and environmental projects
• increase the number of local events, arts and programmes, especially in local parks
• support arts and events by working with existing community groups to help coordinate their work and make the most of opportunities
• support community-led initiatives to design and improve public spaces that:
  • engage diverse groups
  • promote safety and community identity
  • increase greater connections and participation among businesses and community members.

Have your say

What do you think about our priorities and proposals for the Puketāpapa Local Board area?

You should know

The information on this page is an edited version of the proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026.

For more information, see section 1.15 of the Annual Plan Supporting Information Document [PDF 7.7MB].