Tauranga City Council has confirmed a series of targeted changes to community services as part of the development of its 2026/27 Annual Plan, aimed at keeping rates increases as low as possible.

Tauranga City Council has adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, marking a year of significant transition and a renewed focus on delivering value for ratepayers.

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