Community

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

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

  • continue to support our 21 local boards. They are responsible for services that strengthen communities in their area, like libraries and sports facilities. We will advise local boards about:
    • funding options
    • how the investments they are considering might benefit their communities
    • the levels of service they should provide to their communities
  • continue to provide increased funding for the Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund. This will help address the shortage of some sports facilities in Auckland
  • continue to find new ways to provide local services, like sports and learning programmes. This includes using more multi-use facilities for these services. This could involve working with other service providers like sports groups and education organisations
  • carry out urgent upgrades to community facilities to make sure they are safe and functional, and can meet the needs of growing communities
  • improve dog management by:
    • teaching dog owners about responsible dog ownership and dog rules
    • increasing capacity at animal shelters so they can care for more animals
    • offering more desexing programmes to help control the dog population
  • make communities safer and reduce problems in public areas that affect safety, comfort or enjoyment. This involves using:
    • safety and compliance wardens
    • community partners like central government agencies, business associations and volunteer patrols.

How much we plan to spend on transport in 2026/2027

Type of spend Amount

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

$967 million

Capital spend:
for major upgrades or long-term assets, like sports facilities and libraries.

$367 million

You should know

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

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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