Far North District 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.
Reintroduce development contributions so that developers pay their fair share for new infrastructure.
Keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus 2% without affecting service delivery.
Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.
Oppose council's Local Government New Zealand membership. The cost of membership and the outside influence on our councils which it brings is a bad investment.
Oppose 'green' lending through Local Government Funding Agency. The council needs to get debt under control and work toward lowering rates.
Council to stop the forced sale of Māori land for rates arrears and support innovative options for Māori land owners.
The annual rates set at the beginning of the year should not be increased until the new year cycle. Rates rebate notice needs promotion.
Council debt to be mitigated by employing less expensive consultants and plans. Collaborate with WINZ programs for community mahi.
Reintroduce development contributions so that developers pay their fair share for new infrastructure.
Keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus 2% without affecting service delivery.
Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.
Oppose council's Local Government New Zealand membership. The cost of membership and the outside influence on our councils which it brings is a bad investment.
Oppose 'green' lending through Local Government Funding Agency. The council needs to get debt under control and work toward lowering rates.
Council to stop the forced sale of Māori land for rates arrears and support innovative options for Māori land owners.
The annual rates set at the beginning of the year should not be increased until the new year cycle. Rates rebate notice needs promotion.
Council debt to be mitigated by employing less expensive consultants and plans. Collaborate with WINZ programs for community mahi.
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