Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34
Welcome to our online hub. Here you can read the latest Long-term Plan (LTP) news and share your thoughts, so that we can work together to ensure our city is a great place to live, work and raise a family – now and in the future.
We consulted on our draft LTP with public drop in sessions between 26 March and 26 April 2024 and consultation is now closed.
You can find the draft LTP and other key and supporting info in the Important Documents section on this page or follow the links below.
Read the LTP consultation document: 2024-34 LTP consultation document
Read a summary of our key proposal: Kerbside recycling and rubbish proposal
Welcome to our online hub. Here you can read the latest Long-term Plan (LTP) news and share your thoughts, so that we can work together to ensure our city is a great place to live, work and raise a family – now and in the future.
We consulted on our draft LTP with public drop in sessions between 26 March and 26 April 2024 and consultation is now closed.
You can find the draft LTP and other key and supporting info in the Important Documents section on this page or follow the links below.
Read the LTP consultation document: 2024-34 LTP consultation document
Read a summary of our key proposal: Kerbside recycling and rubbish proposal
What is a Long-term Plan?
Our Long-term Plan (LTP) outlines to our community how we intend to invest for the next 10+ years. Any year there is not a Long-term Plan review and we have significant projects that require public feedback, we will develop an Annual Plan.
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Share Hi re pg 23 of the LTP refers to saving $27 mill by not proceeding with the "Taupo Wetlands Upgrade" Flood reduction projects including Karehana Bay and "Taupō Wetlands upgrades". Can you please explain what was intended with this work? on Facebook Share Hi re pg 23 of the LTP refers to saving $27 mill by not proceeding with the "Taupo Wetlands Upgrade" Flood reduction projects including Karehana Bay and "Taupō Wetlands upgrades". Can you please explain what was intended with this work? on Twitter Share Hi re pg 23 of the LTP refers to saving $27 mill by not proceeding with the "Taupo Wetlands Upgrade" Flood reduction projects including Karehana Bay and "Taupō Wetlands upgrades". Can you please explain what was intended with this work? on Linkedin Email Hi re pg 23 of the LTP refers to saving $27 mill by not proceeding with the "Taupo Wetlands Upgrade" Flood reduction projects including Karehana Bay and "Taupō Wetlands upgrades". Can you please explain what was intended with this work? link
Hi re pg 23 of the LTP refers to saving $27 mill by not proceeding with the "Taupo Wetlands Upgrade" Flood reduction projects including Karehana Bay and "Taupō Wetlands upgrades". Can you please explain what was intended with this work?
Bill McAulay asked 4 months agoKia ora Bill,
Thanks for your question.
The Taupō Wetlands upgrades project refers to the flood recovery preliminary design work undertaken for the James St, Plimmerton Roundabout (SH59) area of Plimmerton. This was a sub-project associated with the wider Plimmerton Flood Response Project. The preliminary design works indicated three packages of work for northern, eastern and western parts of James St (and its catchments). Each package of work had a range of proposed solutions depending on each site. More information about the detail can be found on Councils website here - DRAFT Recommendations - Karehana and Taupo/James St Stormwater Catchment
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Share If Porirua city has a population of say close to 60,000 and our sewage treatment station was built to serve a population of up to 80,000 before the clarifier and treatment pond requires duplication say decided back in 1989 when it opened. I understand that it is now currently serving a population of close to 1200,000, so the extra 60,000 belong to Wellington City council, linden, tawa, churton park, Glenside. Technically Wellington City council should be paying for the construction of this and not the residents of an already cash strapped Porirua city council. on Facebook Share If Porirua city has a population of say close to 60,000 and our sewage treatment station was built to serve a population of up to 80,000 before the clarifier and treatment pond requires duplication say decided back in 1989 when it opened. I understand that it is now currently serving a population of close to 1200,000, so the extra 60,000 belong to Wellington City council, linden, tawa, churton park, Glenside. Technically Wellington City council should be paying for the construction of this and not the residents of an already cash strapped Porirua city council. on Twitter Share If Porirua city has a population of say close to 60,000 and our sewage treatment station was built to serve a population of up to 80,000 before the clarifier and treatment pond requires duplication say decided back in 1989 when it opened. I understand that it is now currently serving a population of close to 1200,000, so the extra 60,000 belong to Wellington City council, linden, tawa, churton park, Glenside. Technically Wellington City council should be paying for the construction of this and not the residents of an already cash strapped Porirua city council. on Linkedin Email If Porirua city has a population of say close to 60,000 and our sewage treatment station was built to serve a population of up to 80,000 before the clarifier and treatment pond requires duplication say decided back in 1989 when it opened. I understand that it is now currently serving a population of close to 1200,000, so the extra 60,000 belong to Wellington City council, linden, tawa, churton park, Glenside. Technically Wellington City council should be paying for the construction of this and not the residents of an already cash strapped Porirua city council. link
If Porirua city has a population of say close to 60,000 and our sewage treatment station was built to serve a population of up to 80,000 before the clarifier and treatment pond requires duplication say decided back in 1989 when it opened. I understand that it is now currently serving a population of close to 1200,000, so the extra 60,000 belong to Wellington City council, linden, tawa, churton park, Glenside. Technically Wellington City council should be paying for the construction of this and not the residents of an already cash strapped Porirua city council.
Greg Koschak asked 5 months agoKia ora Greg,
Many thanks for your comment. A meter is installed so that we can measure the volume of effluent from Wellington City that is treated at Porirua’s treatment plant. Based on that meter, Porirua City Council recovers the cost of capital investment (and operating costs) through a fee that is invoiced to Wellington City Council. This is overseen by a Joint Commitee comprising representatives from both Districts. You can find the latest finance report in the record of the February meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for 2pm on 28 May 2024.
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Share Other than the glass recycling bin I did not see any mention of the size of the general waste Wheelie bin proposed. We currently pay privately for a 240L Green waste bin and an 80L General Waste bin. If PCC are proposing a 240L General Waste bin that also takes green waste I would be in favour but if it is only a small general waste bin it makes a big difference to my thoughts on this. on Facebook Share Other than the glass recycling bin I did not see any mention of the size of the general waste Wheelie bin proposed. We currently pay privately for a 240L Green waste bin and an 80L General Waste bin. If PCC are proposing a 240L General Waste bin that also takes green waste I would be in favour but if it is only a small general waste bin it makes a big difference to my thoughts on this. on Twitter Share Other than the glass recycling bin I did not see any mention of the size of the general waste Wheelie bin proposed. We currently pay privately for a 240L Green waste bin and an 80L General Waste bin. If PCC are proposing a 240L General Waste bin that also takes green waste I would be in favour but if it is only a small general waste bin it makes a big difference to my thoughts on this. on Linkedin Email Other than the glass recycling bin I did not see any mention of the size of the general waste Wheelie bin proposed. We currently pay privately for a 240L Green waste bin and an 80L General Waste bin. If PCC are proposing a 240L General Waste bin that also takes green waste I would be in favour but if it is only a small general waste bin it makes a big difference to my thoughts on this. link
Other than the glass recycling bin I did not see any mention of the size of the general waste Wheelie bin proposed. We currently pay privately for a 240L Green waste bin and an 80L General Waste bin. If PCC are proposing a 240L General Waste bin that also takes green waste I would be in favour but if it is only a small general waste bin it makes a big difference to my thoughts on this.
Martin_S asked 5 months agoKia ora Martin_S,
Thank you for your question. To estimate the cost of the proposed kerbside waste and recycling service described in the draft 2024–2034 Long-term Plan, we used the following bin sizes as a guide. If we move forward with the proposal, we will consult with the public to determine the exact size of the bins and other details such as, collection frequency.
- 140 litre rubbish bin for general waste
- 240 litre bin for recycling
- 140 litre bin for food and green waste
- 40 litre glass crate
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Share I'm interested in how much money was put into the previous government's initiatives that are now halted or uncertain, and specifically how much of that investment came from the income collected via rates. Do you have that information broken down to that level of detail? on Facebook Share I'm interested in how much money was put into the previous government's initiatives that are now halted or uncertain, and specifically how much of that investment came from the income collected via rates. Do you have that information broken down to that level of detail? on Twitter Share I'm interested in how much money was put into the previous government's initiatives that are now halted or uncertain, and specifically how much of that investment came from the income collected via rates. Do you have that information broken down to that level of detail? on Linkedin Email I'm interested in how much money was put into the previous government's initiatives that are now halted or uncertain, and specifically how much of that investment came from the income collected via rates. Do you have that information broken down to that level of detail? link
I'm interested in how much money was put into the previous government's initiatives that are now halted or uncertain, and specifically how much of that investment came from the income collected via rates. Do you have that information broken down to that level of detail?
Leigh asked 5 months agoKia ora Leigh,
Thanks for your question. Apart from Council staff time working toward the previous government’s policy direction, no specific rates funding was spent. Our Council received significant funding from the previous government toward their three waters reform programme. The current government has now signalled a number of policy changes (Resource Management Act, Significant Natural Areas, three waters reform, housing etc) that again will involve staff time to ensure the Council aligns with the new direction. The main change that will affect rates increases going forward is in three waters reform as councils will now have to fund this activity on our own.
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LTP Timeline
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26 March to 26 April: Formal consultation
Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34 has finished this stageThe draft 2024-34 Long-term is closed for consultation.
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14 to 15 May 2024: Hearings
Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34 has finished this stageHearing of submissions.
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6 June 2024: Deliberations
Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34 has finished this stageDeliberations provide an opportunity to consider community feedback on what is proposed and make implementation decisions as part of the LTP.
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27 June 2024: Adoption
Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34 has finished this stageThe 2024-34 Long-term Plan for Porirua City is adopted.
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2024-34 LTP Adopted
Porirua City's Long-term Plan 2024–34 is currently at this stageThe 2024-34 Long-term Plan for Porirua was adopted by Council on 27 June 2024. This will be published on the Council's main website in August 2024.
Warm Pacific greetings – watch a video and have your say (in eight Pacific languages)
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Click here to play video Samoa | Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 Tālofa lava. We’re setting the budget for Porirua for the next 10 years and want to know what you think. Consultation is open on our draft Long-Term Plan (or LTP), which sets out what we plan to do and how we’ll pay for it.
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Click here to play video Tokelau | Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 Malo ni. We’re setting the budget for Porirua for the next 10 years and want to know what you think. Consultation is open on our draft Long-Term Plan (or LTP), which sets out what we plan to do and how we’ll pay for it.
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Click here to play video Niue | Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 Fakaalofa lahi atu. We’re setting the budget for Porirua for the next 10 years and want to know what you think. Consultation is open on our draft Long-Term Plan (or LTP), which sets out what we plan to do and how we’ll pay for it.
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Click here to play video Cook Islands | Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 Kia ōrana. We’re setting the budget for Porirua for the next 10 years and want to know what you think. Consultation is open on our draft Long-Term Plan (or LTP), which sets out what we plan to do and how we’ll pay for it.
LTP consultation events
Important documents
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Long-term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document (2.71 MB) (pdf)
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Long-term Plan 2024 submission form (152 KB) (pdf)
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Non-Financial Supporting Information for the proposed Long-term Plan 2024-34 (2.81 MB) (pdf)
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Financial Supporting Information for the proposed Long-term Plan 2024-34 (3.2 MB) (pdf)
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LTP consultation document Key Proposal.pdf (2.57 MB) (pdf)
FAQs
- Why is this LTP so challenging?
- Why are our rates so high?
- What is Council doing to save money?
- How many people are currently employed by Council?
- Why don’t you get rid of staff to save costs?
- Why don’t we just have fewer councillors to save costs?
- What does having a balanced budget mean?
- What is Council doing about climate related hazards?
Important links
- Maungaroa 2050 - Māori Strategy
- Ola Kamataga – Beginning of Life Porirua City Pacific Strategy 2024-2027
- Long-term plan 2024-34 direction - Council meeting 14 December 2023
- Government announcement to repeal Three Waters legislation
- Council wrap up 14 December 2023
- How rates are decided
- Water reform annoucement
- Council approves six-year waste management and minimisation plan
Our challenge ahead short video
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Click here to play video Our challenge ahead - Annual plan 2023-24 Like all local councils, every three years we prepare a Long-term Plan (LTP), including a 30-year infrastructure plan, outlining what we plan to achieve over the next 30 years, and how we’ll pay for it. In the years between Long-term Plans, we develop an Annual Plan that sets out what we want to achieve, and the budget for the year ahead.
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