Kaipara District Council has unanimously adopted its Annual Plan for 2026/2027, confirming an average rates increase of 3.9% after growth.

Kaipara District Council has agreed to reduce the proposed rates increase for the upcoming year, easing pressure on households facing ongoing cost-of-living challenges.

Council will explore further options to reduce the proposed 2026/2027 rates increase, after elected members unanimously voted in support of a notice of motion raised by Mayor Jonathan Larsen at today’s meeting.

Kaipara District Council has reduced rates below its Long Term Plan budgets while continuing to prioritise dependable roading.