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.
Engage with our community on how council funding should be best spent in our community.
Advocate for targeted rate to ensure our swimming pools are free for families - we are the only ward in South Auckland where over 16s have to pay.
Collaborate within council to ensure council investments, including facilities, are managed and easily accessible for our community.
Advocate for central government to return GST on rates to council.
Advocate to government for a funding tool to build the infrastructure required for new residential developments in areas such as Drury South.
Review council's strategic investments policy and investments to determine if they are providing an effective return on investment.
Engage with our community on how council funding should be best spent in our community.
Advocate for targeted rate to ensure our swimming pools are free for families - we are the only ward in South Auckland where over 16s have to pay.
Collaborate within council to ensure council investments, including facilities, are managed and easily accessible for our community.
Advocate for central government to return GST on rates to council.
Advocate to government for a funding tool to build the infrastructure required for new residential developments in areas such as Drury South.
Review council's strategic investments policy and investments to determine if they are providing an effective return on investment.
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