Draft Annual Plan 2026-27 Survey

What do you think?

This year we are seeking feedback on:

Rates Increase

The proposed rates increase of $4.33 per week or $225 per year for an average household.

The overall rates revenue increase proposed is 9.5% (after growth) and varies across the different rating categories. Note that the increase will apply to the portion of your Hutt City Council rates bill that remains after water services charges are transferred to Tiaki Wai on 1 July.

Fees and charges

We are proposing to increase fees and charges to reduce the impact on ratepayers, and ensure users pay for the services they receive. Check out the full list of proposed fees and charges in the draft Annual Plan at hutt.city/draftannualplan.

Investing in a programme of change

To make savings and minimise future rates increases, Adjusting Our Sails, our target operating model report sets the direction for a structured programme of change over time. Council has approved an initial $2M investment for the change programme in 2026-27. Find out more about this at hutt.city/aos.

Your feedback helps us understand what matters most and gives elected members the confidence to make decisions that reflect the priorities of our resident and business communities. Fill out the survey below to have your say.

Feedback closes at 5pm on 1 May 2026.

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Giving your feedback

We’d like your feedback on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 and the direction we’re proposing through our target operating model as we prepare to engage with our community about service reductions and asset divestment as part of next year’s 10 Year Plan review.

In this draft Annual Plan, Council is continuing with ongoing savings and efficiencies while we develop proposals for future community engagement.

You can read the full draft Annual Plan at the top of the main page.

Do you support our proposed rates increase of 9.5% after growth?

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The Draft Annual Plan proposes a rates increase of $4.33 per week or $225 per year for an average household.   The overall rates revenue increase of 9.5% (after growth) is less than the 12.9% (after growth) signalled last year. Proposed rates rises vary across the different rating categories.  Note that the increase will apply to the portion of your Hutt City Council rates bill that remains after water services charges are transferred to Tiaki Wai on 1 July.  

Do you have any comments on the proposed average rates increase?

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We are proposing to increase fees and charges to reduce the impact on ratepayers, and ensure users pay for the services they receive.

What are your views on the proposed changes to fees and charges?

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Fees and charges can be viewed in the draft Annual Plan from p133 onwards

Investing in a programme of change

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To make savings and minimise future rates increases, Adjusting Our Sails, our target operating model report sets the direction for a structured programme of change over time. Council has approved an initial $2M investment for the change programme in 2026-27. Find out more about this at hutt.city/aos.    What are your views on this target operating model and the overall direction of change?

Anything else?

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Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about the draft Annual Plan, or the major decisions Council will be considering as part of the next Long Term Plan? You can find out more about that here.