Christchurch City 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.
Be prudent with every dollar Christchurch City Council spends. I know what it's like to be on a tight budget. That needs to be at the forefront of decisions.
Maximise the income of council assets like the airport, Lyttelton Port and Citycare. The more they earn, the less we have to pay in rates.
Mitigate the cost of the stadium on ratepayers by tight oversight, investigating private funding options and funding from other councils.
Be prudent with every dollar Christchurch City Council spends. I know what it's like to be on a tight budget. That needs to be at the forefront of decisions.
Maximise the income of council assets like the airport, Lyttelton Port and Citycare. The more they earn, the less we have to pay in rates.
Mitigate the cost of the stadium on ratepayers by tight oversight, investigating private funding options and funding from other councils.
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