We are seeking feedback on our new ten-year plan and budget for 2024 to 2034.
Before finalising the plan, we wish to consult with our communities and other stakeholders to gather their input and feedback.
This ensures that our final adopted plan is not only aligned with our goals but also resonates with community needs and wants.
By having your say you can now help influence Council to focus on the things important to you.
Key summary points
- 9%* average rate increase for next three years then around 5%. (*Except exotic forestry properties).
- A restricted work programme focused on ‘must do’ infrastructure and essential services for next three years.
- Current levels of service retained, but, more reactive maintenance as we ‘sweat’ assets over this period.
- Proposing to spend $221m on new and upgraded infrastructure over ten years of Long Term Plan inc. $130.8m on land transport and $56m on three waters.
- Pressure to increase borrowing for infrastructure but we feel its unaffordable for most ratepayers.
- Risk to assets deteriorating if future investment not increased as planned.
- Increase ‘self-imposed’ revenue cap from LGCI + 2% to LGCI + 3%.
- Debt rising by $24.4m over Long Term Plan to projected $88.7m inc. some debt repayment.