Tauranga City Council unanimously adopted its Annual Plan 2025/2026 yesterday – the first for the Council elected in July last year– and one that aims to balance investing in Tauranga’s future with affordability.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors yesterday settled on an average rate increase of 9.9 percent to support the city’s Annual Plan 2025/2026 – just over two percent less than the increase consulted on in April.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors have voted to support the development of a 50-metre outdoor training pool at Mount Maunganui College and to keep the Ōtūmoetai Swimming Pool up and running.

With community feedback on board, Tauranga City Council’s Elected Members are this week considering how the Council should prioritise investment and reduce costs in next year’s annual plan.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale thanks the people of Tauranga Moana for providing feedback on two important topics: the draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Local Water Done Well.

Tauranga City Council is considering overall savings of up to $37 million in its forthcoming 2025/26 annual plan process.

Tauranga City Council is meeting on Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December to consider a number of important decisions for the future of the city.

Tauranga City Council have made a commitment to a new aquatic facility at Memorial Park and will now look to see if the current design and scope provides value for money for the community.