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.
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.
Encourage the use of non-rateable income for BAU projects, where possible, instead of rates
Try to keep rates as affordable as possible while still meeting our promises of durable infrastructure and wastewater out of rivers etc.
Fees and charges should be as representative of the cost of providing that service as possible. User pays.
Encourage the use of non-rateable income for BAU projects, where possible, instead of rates
Try to keep rates as affordable as possible while still meeting our promises of durable infrastructure and wastewater out of rivers etc.
Fees and charges should be as representative of the cost of providing that service as possible. User pays.
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