We've reviewed our Financial Contributions for the coming year (2026/27)

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Kia ora,

As part of the Annual Plan 2026/27 process, we've reviewed our financial contributions and are proposing some changes.

Our updated Financial Contributions are intended to come into effect 1 July 2026.


What is a financial contribution?

The Resource Management Act 1991 allows councils to provide in their District Plans for the ability to impose a condition on a resource consent requiring a financial (cash) contribution for the purpose of contributing to infrastructure required to service a particular development and managing the effects of development on the environment.

A financial contribution assists with the costs of providing infrastructure for growth. Council’s District Plan allows financial contributions to be charged for water, wastewater, stormwater, ecological protection, transportation and recreation and leisure.

We've used financial contributions since approximately 2000. There are 19 financial models that have been used to calculate financial contributions across the District.

What are the changes that affect the proposed financial contributions?

Financial contributions have moved depending on the development area, ranging from an increase of 3.4% to a decrease of 4.6%.

While there are a complex set of variables updated annually that impact the charges, the overall movement is primarily driven by updated inflation and interest rate assumptions.

The opportunity to better reflect the intent of reductions for papakāinga and community housing have been included in the financial contributions schedule.

Changes in the proposed 2026/27 schedule result from;

  • Project timing changes.
  • Revenue received in 2024/25.
  • Actual and estimated growth numbers.
  • Lower inflation and interest rate assumptions.
  • Wording changes that better reflect reductions for papakāinga and community housing.
  • Further changes relating to Rangiuru Business Park financial contributions may be made pending the ongoing revision of inputs.

You can read further information in our Statement of Proposal.

The table below shows the proposed financial contributions for the coming 2026/27 year by area. To help you compare, the table also shows the financial contributions set for the 2025/26 year, together with the percentage differences.




For further information please refer to our financial contributions schedule, and draft disclosure tables. 

Alongside our Draft Financial Contributions for 2026/27, you can also review the Draft Annual Plan, Draft Fees and Charges, and Policy for Setting Rent for Community Organisations Using Council Land and Buildings and share your feedback.

Feedback closes 5pm, 20 April 2026.

Kia ora,

As part of the Annual Plan 2026/27 process, we've reviewed our financial contributions and are proposing some changes.

Our updated Financial Contributions are intended to come into effect 1 July 2026.


What is a financial contribution?

The Resource Management Act 1991 allows councils to provide in their District Plans for the ability to impose a condition on a resource consent requiring a financial (cash) contribution for the purpose of contributing to infrastructure required to service a particular development and managing the effects of development on the environment.

A financial contribution assists with the costs of providing infrastructure for growth. Council’s District Plan allows financial contributions to be charged for water, wastewater, stormwater, ecological protection, transportation and recreation and leisure.

We've used financial contributions since approximately 2000. There are 19 financial models that have been used to calculate financial contributions across the District.

What are the changes that affect the proposed financial contributions?

Financial contributions have moved depending on the development area, ranging from an increase of 3.4% to a decrease of 4.6%.

While there are a complex set of variables updated annually that impact the charges, the overall movement is primarily driven by updated inflation and interest rate assumptions.

The opportunity to better reflect the intent of reductions for papakāinga and community housing have been included in the financial contributions schedule.

Changes in the proposed 2026/27 schedule result from;

  • Project timing changes.
  • Revenue received in 2024/25.
  • Actual and estimated growth numbers.
  • Lower inflation and interest rate assumptions.
  • Wording changes that better reflect reductions for papakāinga and community housing.
  • Further changes relating to Rangiuru Business Park financial contributions may be made pending the ongoing revision of inputs.

You can read further information in our Statement of Proposal.

The table below shows the proposed financial contributions for the coming 2026/27 year by area. To help you compare, the table also shows the financial contributions set for the 2025/26 year, together with the percentage differences.




For further information please refer to our financial contributions schedule, and draft disclosure tables. 

Alongside our Draft Financial Contributions for 2026/27, you can also review the Draft Annual Plan, Draft Fees and Charges, and Policy for Setting Rent for Community Organisations Using Council Land and Buildings and share your feedback.

Feedback closes 5pm, 20 April 2026.