Hawke's Bay Regional 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.
Remember that every dollar spent comes straight out of the ratepayers pocket.
Ask the question – "is this good value for the ratepayer?" when making spending decisions.
Protect investments for future generations.
Introduce a cap on rates that is consistent with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Hawke's Bay Regional Council seems to be doing a god job off managing its financial affairs.
Support where possible investment opportunities that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council have identified as helping fund and bring positive cashflow to its operations.
Support the control of managed debt at its current levels, and keep all fees and charges at the current cost for the 2022-2025 period.
Target rates, fees and charges at those who cause the problems we need to fix wherever possible, to reduce burden on general ratepayer.
Restructure council investment portfolio to maximise social and economic returns within the region, job creation and environmental outcomes.
Prudent fiscal policy, responsible borrowing for intergenerational capital investments needed to promote climate change resilience.
Remember that every dollar spent comes straight out of the ratepayers pocket.
Ask the question – "is this good value for the ratepayer?" when making spending decisions.
Protect investments for future generations.
Introduce a cap on rates that is consistent with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Hawke's Bay Regional Council seems to be doing a god job off managing its financial affairs.
Support where possible investment opportunities that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council have identified as helping fund and bring positive cashflow to its operations.
Support the control of managed debt at its current levels, and keep all fees and charges at the current cost for the 2022-2025 period.
Target rates, fees and charges at those who cause the problems we need to fix wherever possible, to reduce burden on general ratepayer.
Restructure council investment portfolio to maximise social and economic returns within the region, job creation and environmental outcomes.
Prudent fiscal policy, responsible borrowing for intergenerational capital investments needed to promote climate change resilience.
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