Auckland Council
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Commit to issue government bonds to fund infrastructure.
Create more market areas and events to collect more fees.
Use robots and AI in some departments to reduce potential labour cost.
Eliminate waste and drive cost efficiencies throughout the council, including group procurement and better alignment between departments.
Protect our parks from sell-offs, we need our green spaces even more as we grow.
Ensure that council leverages its commercial assets and businesses to maximise their revenue potential and community benefits.
Commit to issue government bonds to fund infrastructure.
Create more market areas and events to collect more fees.
Use robots and AI in some departments to reduce potential labour cost.
Eliminate waste and drive cost efficiencies throughout the council, including group procurement and better alignment between departments.
Protect our parks from sell-offs, we need our green spaces even more as we grow.
Ensure that council leverages its commercial assets and businesses to maximise their revenue potential and community benefits.
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