Built environment

What we are planning for our built environment in the Annual Plan 2026/2027.

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In the 2026/2027 financial year, we plan to:

  • work with Kāingā Ora, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and other central government agencies to continue building infrastructure in Māngere, Tāmaki and Mt Roskill
  • continue developments in the city centre, including:
  • continue working on projects like the Drury development
  • decide which locations we should develop next, such as Northcote, Henderson, Avondale or Manukau
  • continue to look for new areas to develop and grow based on:
    • need
    • the effects of developing in these areas
    • how the council can support these projects.

How much we plan to spend on the built environment in 2026/2027

Type of spend Amount

Operational spend:
for day-to-day running costs, like staff, maintenance and services.

$72 million

Capital spend:
for major upgrades or long-term assets, like housing and infrastructure.

$150 million

Have your say

We want to know what you think about our proposals for this annual plan.

Visit Annual plan documents, videos and translations for more information about our plans and proposals in the:

  • Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document
  • Annual Plan 2026/2027 Supporting Information Document.
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You should know

The information on this page is an edited version of the Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document.

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