Annual Plan 2025/2026

Last year, we completed our 2024-2034 LTP, and forecast our work programme, budgets and rates for the next 10 years. Right now, we’re preparing the Annual Plan for 2025/26 (Year 2 of the LTP), which allows us to address any change in circumstances.

As part of this process, we'd like to hear thoughts on our proposal to reduce summer kerbside collections for rubbish and glass in Whangamatā, Pāuanui, Tairua, and Mercury Bay North and South areas from twice weekly to once weekly (from the week of Christmas to the week of Waitangi Day). This will align it with the peak recycling collections.

The change will only affect rubbish and glass collections in our Eastern communities, but all wards will benefit from the cost savings, with an average saving of up to $33 on your rates.

We'd especially like to hear from you if you live on our Eastern seaboard and may be affected by the proposed change.

You can share your thoughts with us from 1 to 29 April, 2025 on our 'Have Your Say' page. We'll be adding a link to our online feedback form just before the feedback period opens on Tuesday 1 April. 

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