Summary of the Annual Plan 2026/2027
Read a summary of our proposals for this year's annual plan.
Annual Plan 2026/2027
Public consultation is now open for Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/2027.
You can have your say until 11.59pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.
This is your opportunity to give feedback on our proposals and help us make decisions for Auckland in 2026/2027.
The annual plan is due to take effect on 1 July 2026. It sets out what we plan to achieve over the next financial year and how we will fund these plans.
Read the full Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document [PDF 9MB].
Accessible annual plan documents and feedback form
Read a summary of the Annual Plan 2026/2027 in:
- Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document [Word 5MB]
- Easy Read
- Large print
- Braille summary [BRF 4KB]
- Braille feedback form [BRF 14KB]
Summary, events and updates
What we want your feedback on
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Changes to rates, fees and charges
Find out how this annual plan could affect your rates and how to give us your feedback.
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Plans for your area
What your local board proposes for your area in the 2026/2027 financial year.
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Planning for the future of Auckland
Deciding on long-term priorities for Auckland.
What we plan to achieve in 2026/2027
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Transport
How we will renew and maintain our networks, fix roads and improve public transport.
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Water
How we propose to keep providing safe drinking water, manage stormwater and respond to weather events.
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Built environment
Learn about building and developing infrastructure to support our growing population.
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Natural environment
Read about how we propose to manage, protect and improve our natural environment.
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Community
Learn how we could invest in services and activities in our communities.
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Economic and cultural development
How we propose to support our cultural venues, facilities and events, and the region's economy.
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Well-managed local government
How we propose to better-manage council services, functions and decisions.
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Major projects
Find out about the major projects we plan to start and continue across the region in 2026/2027.
Financial planning
Annual plan summary documents, feedback forms and translations
These pages are available in English and 11 other languages. They include:
- a summary of key information about our proposals for the annual plan
- feedback forms so you can tell us what you think about our proposals.
Read our proposals for the annual plan in full
Visit Annual plan documents, videos and translations:
- for a printable version of the annual plan consultation form
- to read more annual plan documents
- for a glossary of annual plan words and terms.
Watch our annual plan video
Watch a short video for an introduction to the Annual Plan 2026/2027.
Read a transcript of the annual plan video.
Message from the mayor
Leave feedback and ask us a question
Register for updates
Fill in our registration form to receive email updates about the annual plan and other Auckland Council projects.
Timeline for the Annual Plan 2026/2027
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Draft Mayoral Proposal released – 1 December 2025
Find out what the mayor is proposing for the Annual Plan 2026/2027.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Final Mayoral Proposal presented – December 2025
The topics for public consultation are decided.
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Timeline item 3 - active
Open for feedback – 27 February to 29 March 2026
Have your say on the proposed annual plan.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Feedback considered – April 2026
Elected members consider the feedback as they finalise the proposed annual plan.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
All decisions made – May 2026
The Governing Body makes decisions on the final annual plan.
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Annual plan adopted – June 2026
The Governing Body adopts the Annual Plan 2026/2027.
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Timeline item 7 - incomplete
Annual plan takes effect – July 2026
The Annual Plan 2026/2027 takes effect from 1 July 2026.
What we want your feedback on
Changes to rates, fees and charges
Planning for the future of Auckland
Consultation documents
Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document [Word 5MB]
Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document [PDF 9MB]
Annual Plan 2026/2027 Supporting Information Document [PDF 22MB]
Contact us
| Name | Annual plan team, Auckland Council |
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| akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
