The Long Term Plan sets out our strategic direction, priorities and work programme for Council. This Long Term Plan covers the period 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2025. It also acts as the Council’s Annual Plan 2015/16.

Long Term Plan 2015-25 - full document - (PDF, 7.3 MB)

A breakdown of each section of the full LTP document is available below.

Introduction to the LTP - (PDF, 449 KB)

This includes a personal introduction to the LTP from Mayor Tony Bonne.

Strategic Direction - (PDF, 1.7 MB)

This chapter sets out our vision, purpose and community outcomes for the coming ten years. It includes an overview of our priorities for the next ten years, as well as our Financial Strategy and Infrastructure Strategy.

Our Work In Detail - (PDF, 3.4 MB)

This chapter sets out our intended activities. Within each activity, detail on the proposed level of service and key projects has been provided. This chapter also contains information on our Council Controlled Organisation (CCOs).

Our Costs In Detail - (PDF, 1.6 MB)

This section outlines in more detail our financial information, including our capital and operational expenditure and also our Revenue and Financing Policy, significant accounting policies, financial prudence benchmarks and all about rates.

Decision Making Process - (PDF, 947 KB)

This includes some of the tools Council uses to assist decision-making, including a summary of the Significance and Engagement Policy, Māori Capacity to contribute to decision making and assumptions and data that underlie the LTP.