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

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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