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.
Hold rates by sound financial management. Examine every line of cost and weigh all investments for return or disposal.
Support public consultation where a new rate is proposed to address specific outcomes, eg water quality, climate action and targeted rates.
Support keeping fees and charges affordable, eg to encourage more community use of facilities and venues.
Support retaining council investments that provide another source of income. Also support looking at our capacity to borrow more.
Hold rates by sound financial management. Examine every line of cost and weigh all investments for return or disposal.
Support public consultation where a new rate is proposed to address specific outcomes, eg water quality, climate action and targeted rates.
Support keeping fees and charges affordable, eg to encourage more community use of facilities and venues.
Support retaining council investments that provide another source of income. Also support looking at our capacity to borrow more.
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