Waiheke Local Board

In 2025/2026 we plan to invest $3.2 million in capital spend to renew and develop our assets (resources we own). We also plan to invest $7.6 million to maintain and operate these assets and deliver local activities (operating spend).

These amounts include $1 million extra operating spend and $2.4 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	$3.2 million	$6.5 million
Environmental services	Does not apply	$100,000
Planning services	Does not apply	Does not apply
Governance	Does not apply	$1 million
Total	$3.2 million	$7.6 million

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

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

• deliver key council services like:
  • mowing
  • maintaining walking tracks
  • facility maintenance
  • the Waiheke Library
• programmes that protect, restore and improve the island’s natural environment
• initiatives that:
  • provide the community with opportunities to connect
  • improve capability and resilience in the community
• progress recommended actions for Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park Reserve Management Plan
• invest in projects to upgrade and replace some of our assets, including Tawaipareira Reserve playground and loop track, and Rakino Island Community Hall
• continue to support local organisations by developing a community swimming pool with the possibility of a public consultation for a local targeted rate to fund the pool
• upgrade Ostend and Oneroa village centres
• do data research and survey residents to understand the state of the motu (island).

Have your say

What do you think about our priorities and proposals for the Waiheke 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 1.18 of the Annual Plan Supporting Information Document [PDF 7.7MB].