Key dates: Hearings: 8 & 9 May Council Chambers, 35 Kenrick St, Te Aroha. These hearings are a public meeting and anyone is welcome to attend.
Consultation 21 March - 21 April 2024
This is when you can provide your feedback - we need to hear from you by 21 April 2024. You can have your say on:
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Hearings 8/9 May 2024
This is your chance to speak with Mayor and Councillors in person about your feedback, if you wish to do so
Deliberations 22 May 2024
Mayor and Councillors will consider all the feedback from the community and give direction on any changes required
Adopt Long-term Plan - 26 June 2024
The Councillors will confirm the Long-term Plan 2024-34 on 26 June
Long-term Plan is in place 1 July 2024
How do we plan for the future when the current environment is so uncertain?
Local government in New Zealand has been working through the implications of a number of reform programmes (Three Waters, RMA and Future for Local Government). The new government has repealed some of the legislative changes and are working on new laws and regulations – this creates a lot of uncertainty, which makes long term planning difficult. On top of this, New Zealand has been grappling with significant inflation and interest rate increases, increasing prices not just for households, but for local government as well. Yet despite these challenges, we need to plan ahead
How will it affect you?
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will affect your property. You can also search by your valuation or assessment number.
What do my rates
pay for?
Rates are not necessarily about paying for the services you use or receive - they’re about everyone paying a portion towards making their community a great place to live. Check out these video clips for some examples of what your rates go towards
Submit your feedback
Long Term Plan
Long Term Plan
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Long Term Plan
Policies that support the Long Term Plan
Policies that support the Long Term Plan
Setting a draft budget and Long Term Plan relies on a number of underlying policies and plans. We're also seeking feedback on our draft Fees and Charges, Development Contributions Policy, Rates Remissions and Postponement Policy and Revenue and Financing Policy.
Policies that support the Long Term Plan
Other policies
Other policies
We're also consulting on some other policies that are due for review alongside our Long Term Plan. These include the draft Smokefree Policy, Legal Highs Policy, and Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy.
You can read more about these policies and make a submission on our main webpage.
Other policies
Apply for funding
Council supports a number of community groups and organisations that contribute to community wellbeing. This funding is reviewed every three years as part of the Long Term Plan process. Eligible groups/organisations seeking a multi-year grant should apply online through the grants portal between 21 March to 21 April 2024.
