Mayor of Manawatū
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.
Have instigated a full rate review to ensure transparency for every dollar collected.
Lobby government that funding services provided by local councils are not sustainable via rates alone. Demand GST on rates comes back to councils.
Better understand the pros and cons of using debt to finance multi-generational activities/projects.
Engage a full rates review of the Manawatū District Council, taking our time to consult and establish the best rating mechanism.
Build up financial reserves for a rainy day, while maintaining the best rating practice we can.
Focus on council debt where possible, and also have rolling funding applications with third party funders for community projects.
Have instigated a full rate review to ensure transparency for every dollar collected.
Lobby government that funding services provided by local councils are not sustainable via rates alone. Demand GST on rates comes back to councils.
Better understand the pros and cons of using debt to finance multi-generational activities/projects.
Engage a full rates review of the Manawatū District Council, taking our time to consult and establish the best rating mechanism.
Build up financial reserves for a rainy day, while maintaining the best rating practice we can.
Focus on council debt where possible, and also have rolling funding applications with third party funders for community projects.
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