Annual Business Plan and Budget

Our 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget is about continuing to deliver the services our community relies on, while planning responsibly for the future. The budget supports essential services, infrastructure renewal and community projects, while maintaining Council’s strong financial position.

This is reflected in our key financial indicators:

Operating surplus $2.59m
Operating surplus ratio 1.5% (benchmark >0 and <10%)
Net financial Liabilities ratio 39.1% (benchmark <100%)
Interest cover ratio 1.1% (benchmark <10%)
Asset renewal funding ratio 100% (benchmark >80%)

The total residential rates increase across the City is 4.50% plus new property growth of 1.42%.

For the average residential ratepayer this equates to an increase of $83.71 p.a. or an extra $1.61 per week.

The minimum rate for 34.21% of all ratepayers will increase to $1,410 p.a.

To learn more about the services, projects, priorities and financial information included in this year’s budget, view the full 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Annual Business Plan and Budget

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