Grey 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.
Ensure fair, and equitable rating system exists across the district and clearly explained to ratepayers through annual and long-term plans.
Encourage council fees for services provided to be fair and targeted to encourage usage and patronage by the whole community.
Work with central government to find improved funding models for local government.
Don't allow fees and charges to become a barrier to business.
Start a new, wide-ranging and open discussion on the purpose and ongoing viability of a money based operating system. Is this working?
Open 'clean-slate' conversation on council and community goals, responsibilities and challenges before, during and after transition to resource based economy.
Short term, borrow as required to assure community and environmental wellbeing and sustainability, ie do no harm, spend the fake tokens!
Invest in the sustainable exploration of our natural resources.
Ensure fair, and equitable rating system exists across the district and clearly explained to ratepayers through annual and long-term plans.
Encourage council fees for services provided to be fair and targeted to encourage usage and patronage by the whole community.
Work with central government to find improved funding models for local government.
Don't allow fees and charges to become a barrier to business.
Start a new, wide-ranging and open discussion on the purpose and ongoing viability of a money based operating system. Is this working?
Open 'clean-slate' conversation on council and community goals, responsibilities and challenges before, during and after transition to resource based economy.
Short term, borrow as required to assure community and environmental wellbeing and sustainability, ie do no harm, spend the fake tokens!
Invest in the sustainable exploration of our natural resources.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board