The submission on the draft TDC Annual Plan 2026-2027 prepared by the Submissions Group (here) focused on climate resilience, emissions reduction, and equitable adaptation. Key recommendations include:
• support charging the 2025 weather recovery rate by capital value rather than uniform rate, with consideration of a hybrid approach
• support establishing an ongoing Emergency Event Financial Resilience Fund beyond the initial 5-year recovery period
• oppose slowing depreciation funding for roading assets as this passes costs to future generations
• request public scrutiny of assumptions underlying the $4.8m rock repair and flood protection programme due to maladaptation risks
• propose alternative revenue mechanisms including an airport passenger climate levy.