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Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026

It’s time to have your say…

Kia ora,

The consultation on the council’s Annual Plan for 2025/2026 is now open for feedback.

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 community consultation runs until Thursday 28 March 2025 and is focused on delivering the second year of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. 

This year’s plan focuses on getting on with strengthening the financial and physical resilience of Auckland, as committed to in the Long-Term Plan, while investing where it is needed most to manage growth. 

The Annual Plan 2025-2026 builds on great progress already made so far in year one of the Long-term Plan. Highlights to date include establishing the Auckland Future Fund, introducing a $50 cap on public transport, improving our waterfront and progress with savings targets.

Have your say on this year’s Annual Plan consultation by 28 March 2025, visit the AK Have Your Say website. 

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Recycling tips

Here are some tips for recycling from a recent article on stuff – please recycle mindfully.

Reduce. It’s energy-intensive to recycle something, so it’s best to say no to recyclable materials if you don’t need them. For example, you could refuse a paper bag or put a no junk mail sign on your letterbox.

Clean. Leftover and spoiled food, drink or cosmetics in containers can leak through and send a whole load of recycling to the dump. Give all items a quick rinse before placing them in your recycling bag or bin.

Toss small items. Even if made from recyclable materials, tiny things such bread tags and paper scraps can’t be recycled, but they can jam sorting machines. Anything smaller than the palm of your hand is better off in the trash.

Don’t “wishcycle“. If you’re unsure if something is recyclable, check your council website or give them a call. Don’t simply toss it in the recycling bin.