The Long Term Plan (LTP) is Council’s activity plan and budget over 10 financial years. It incorporates the Annual Plan for the first year.
Every three years we produce a LTP, setting out the projects, activities, and services that we’ll invest in and develop over the 10-year period. It is about striking the right balance—maintaining assets and levels of service, investing in the future of our city, and prudently managing rates and debt. The plan is guided by our city vision and community outcomes, and outlines Council’s commitment to these through investment, ongoing activity, and projects.
The LTP also provides a platform for community engagement and ensures that the decisions and included activities continue to create a community that the people want now and in the future. Council’s activity areas are monitored by performance measures and targets. These are reported on via quarterly reports, which make up the Annual Report.
Every council is required to produce a Long Term Plan (also called a 10-year Plan) under the Local Government Act 2002.
Our Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 was adopted by Council on 27 June 2024. It is operative from 1 July 2024 and covers 10 financial years to 30 June 2034.
You can view/download the LTP in its entirety or by each section below:
Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 (full document)(PDF, 14MB)
Section 0: Preliminary(PDF, 573KB)
This section includes the cover, a welcome message from the Mayor and Chief Executive, AuditNZ’s Independent Auditor's Report, and a document structure indicating what’s included in each section.
Section A: Overview(PDF, 518KB)
This section provides an overview of this LTP—the overarching outcomes drivers and feedback that have informed the development of this plan. It also includes a financial overview.
Section B: Groups of activities(PDF, 2MB)
This section provides detail of the activities and services provided by Council—the key deliverables, how we measure performance, and the costs and funding required for our activities.
Section C: Strategies and financials(PDF, 3MB)
This section includes significant forecasting assumptions and details how Council proposes to manage the funding of and spending on its operations throughout the 10-year period. It includes both a financial and 30-year infrastructure strategy and outlines how Council will perform against legislated benchmarks.
Section D: Policies(PDF, 6MB)
This section includes policies that have guided our planning and decision-making as we developed this LTP.
Section E: Other information(PDF, 1MB)
This section includes information about Upper Hutt, the City Council, and a glossary of terms.
Submission responses
Responses to the main issues addressed in submissions can be found in the Responses to Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 Consultation document.(PDF, 151KB)
For the full agenda and minutes from Council deliberations, go to Meeting agendas and minutes and select 5 June 2024 Ordinary Council.
Our vision
Our vision is the desired future state of our city.
We have an outstanding natural environment, leisure, and recreational opportunities, and we are a great place for families to live, work, and play.
Community outcomes
These are the outcomes we want for our community, in working towards our vision. These outcomes (formerly strategic priority areas) guide our activities, projects, and service levels.
TAIAO
Environment
We’re immersed in
natural beauty. We care
for and protect our river,
our stunning parks, and
our natural environment.
PAPŌRI ME TE AHUREA
Social and cultural
We celebrate our
whānau, heritage, and
culture. We’re a caring,
safe, and healthy
community.
ŌHANGA
Economy
We’re a city of
opportunity. We attract
new investment and
offer opportunities for
people and businesses
to prosper. Our city
centre is alive, attractive,
and vibrant.
TŪĀPAPA
Infrastructure
We have reliable and
efficient networks and
infrastructure that
support our city.