Timeline for the Annual Plan 2026/2027
Find out what is happening and when.

Public consultation for the Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now closed.
Elected members of the Governing Body will now consider your feedback as they make final decisions for the plan.
The Annual Plan 2026/2027 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].
Read a summary of the Annual Plan 2026/2027 in:
Annual plan timeline
Find out how this annual plan could affect your rates and how to give us your feedback.
What your local board proposes for your area in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Deciding on long-term priorities for Auckland.
How we will renew and maintain our networks, fix roads and improve public transport.
How we propose to keep providing safe drinking water, manage stormwater and respond to weather events.
Learn about building and developing infrastructure to support our growing population.
Read about how we propose to manage, protect and improve our natural environment.
Learn how we could invest in services and activities in our communities.
How we propose to support our cultural venues, facilities and events, and the region's economy.
How we propose to better-manage council services, functions and decisions.
Find out about the major projects we plan to start and continue across the region in 2026/2027.
These pages are available in English and 11 other languages. They include a summary of key information about our proposals for the annual plan.
Visit Annual plan documents, videos and translations:
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 and questions asked
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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.
Timeline item 2 - complete
Final Mayoral Proposal presented – December 2025
The topics for public consultation are decided.
Timeline item 3 - complete
Open for feedback – 27 February to 29 March 2026
Public consultation for the proposed annual plan opened on 27 February and closed on 29 March.
Timeline item 4 - active
Feedback considered – April 2026
Elected members consider the feedback as they finalise the proposed annual plan.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete
All decisions made – May 2026
The Governing Body makes decisions on the final annual plan.
Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Annual plan adopted – June 2026
The Governing Body adopts the Annual Plan 2026/2027.
Timeline item 7 - incomplete
Annual plan takes effect – July 2026
The Annual Plan 2026/2027 takes effect from 1 July 2026.
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]
| Name | Annual plan team, Auckland Council |
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| akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
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| Name | AK Have Your Say |
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| akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |