Draft Annual Plan 2022/23

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Thank you for your feedback on the Draft Annual Plan. Your feedback is important to help inform the decisions the Council makes when planning for the District’s future.

The Council will meet in early May to consider the feedback received and hear from submitters before making changes to the final plan which will be adopted in June.

The Draft Annual Plan tracks our progress as we move into the first year of the Long Term Plan (LTP).

Since we adopted the LTP there have been some changes in the operating environment of the Council and the Covid-19 pandemic has continued to impact community wellbeing. This consultation document is an opportunity to update you on how we’re responding as well as a way for you to have a say on projects we expect will impact the community, and the rates and user charges you pay in the coming year.


The Draft Annual Plan 2022/23 includes a proposed 4.3% rates rise – only 0.1% higher than predicted – and allows the Council to continue to deliver services at a high level despite lower than expected central funding contributions.

The focus of this plan is on ensuring the Council completes key community and infrastructure projects while updating residents about regulatory and central government changes that will affect the Council.

The topics we want your feedback on for this Annual Plan are focused on continuing to deliver high levels of infrastructure, community services as well as protecting our natural environment. You can find more detail in our Draft Annual Plan Consultation Document.

Key issues requiring further funding include:

  • Funding required to complete the Kaiapoi Community Hub
  • Kaiapoi Stormwater and Flooding Improvements
  • Service Level Changes to our Road Network.

Other issues where new requirements need to be met include:

  • Upgrades to the Rangiora Airfield
  • Ashley Gorge Water Supply
  • Protecting our Significant Natural Areas.

Changes affecting the Council:

  • Three Waters Reform
  • Chlorination of Water Supplies
  • National Policy Statement on Urban Development
  • Capital Programme Delivery
  • Review of Rating Policy for Māori Land
  • Changes to Development Contributions and Fees and Charges

Before we decide on how to proceed, we want to take into account your thoughts. Detailed information is available in the full Draft Annual Plan document.

You can make a formal submission here or provide feedback using one of the options below.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please share your thoughts with the Council by 4 April 2022.

The Draft Annual Plan tracks our progress as we move into the first year of the Long Term Plan (LTP).

Since we adopted the LTP there have been some changes in the operating environment of the Council and the Covid-19 pandemic has continued to impact community wellbeing. This consultation document is an opportunity to update you on how we’re responding as well as a way for you to have a say on projects we expect will impact the community, and the rates and user charges you pay in the coming year.


The Draft Annual Plan 2022/23 includes a proposed 4.3% rates rise – only 0.1% higher than predicted – and allows the Council to continue to deliver services at a high level despite lower than expected central funding contributions.

The focus of this plan is on ensuring the Council completes key community and infrastructure projects while updating residents about regulatory and central government changes that will affect the Council.

The topics we want your feedback on for this Annual Plan are focused on continuing to deliver high levels of infrastructure, community services as well as protecting our natural environment. You can find more detail in our Draft Annual Plan Consultation Document.

Key issues requiring further funding include:

  • Funding required to complete the Kaiapoi Community Hub
  • Kaiapoi Stormwater and Flooding Improvements
  • Service Level Changes to our Road Network.

Other issues where new requirements need to be met include:

  • Upgrades to the Rangiora Airfield
  • Ashley Gorge Water Supply
  • Protecting our Significant Natural Areas.

Changes affecting the Council:

  • Three Waters Reform
  • Chlorination of Water Supplies
  • National Policy Statement on Urban Development
  • Capital Programme Delivery
  • Review of Rating Policy for Māori Land
  • Changes to Development Contributions and Fees and Charges

Before we decide on how to proceed, we want to take into account your thoughts. Detailed information is available in the full Draft Annual Plan document.

You can make a formal submission here or provide feedback using one of the options below.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please share your thoughts with the Council by 4 April 2022.

  • Make a Formal Submission

    There are three key issues that the Could like your feedback on:

    • Funding Required to Complete the Kaiapoi Community Hub
    • Kaiapoi Flooding and Stormwater Shovel Ready Fund Improvements
    • Service Level Changes to our Road Network

    Other Issues:

    • Upgrades to the Rangiora Airfield
    • Ashley Gorge Water Supply
    • Protecting our Significant Natural Areas


    You can make a formal submission here 

    Thank you for your feedback on the Draft Annual Plan. Your feedback is important to help inform the decisions the Council makes when planning for the District’s future.

    The Council will meet in early May to consider the feedback received and hear from submitters before making changes to the final plan which will be adopted in June.
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