Long-Term Plan 2025-34

What will South Wairarapa look like in 10 years?

Every three years, we review our Long-term Plan (LTP). This sets the direction for the next 10 years, outlines priorities and initiatives, how much it all costs, and where the money might come from. While Council must have a long-term view to be able to make sound decisions and plan well for them, 10 years is a long time, and a lot of things can change. So, every three years the plan is refreshed for the next decade to make sure it is still fit for purpose.

The usual cycle for long term planning would have seen us do a 2024-34 LTP earlier this year, however in February, Council opted to defer the adoption of the 2024-34 LTP and instead produce an Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) for 2024-25. The option of deferring the LTP for a year has given us time for any substantial changes to take place and help clarify the future direction of water reform. A reduced nine-year LTP will be produced for 2025-34. Importantly, it will allow us to consult and engage South Wairarapa communities with more certainty about the outcomes and budgets we will be proposing for the 2025-34 LTP.

Timeline

How to engage

A Long-Term Plan ensures Council provides for the future in a sustainable way, giving the community the opportunity to participate in key decision-making process. Public consultation will commence in early 2025, in the meantime there are a range of channels you can use to keep up to date with the process.

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