Rangitīkei 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.
Understand the impact and where needed challenge debate where the balance of council benefit and people impact is compromised.
Ensure transparent communication occurs so that the community understands how and why such decisions are made.
Invest in people where it matters building a future for the Rangitīkei.
Be mindful of rate rises especially with current of increased cost of living. Rates need to be affordable and equitable across the community.
Encourage use of shared services. Need as lean a cost structure as possible.
Current reasonably low debt position but significant expenditure planned in long term plan in short term.
Resist strongly the need for future rates increases through insightful consideration of alternatives such as prioritisation, deferment etc.
Consider insightful cost reductions as an alternative to rates rises. This is not a one off, it needs to be a constant review.
Resist borrowings unless the reason for them is clearly and openly put to the citizens and ratepayers of Rangitīkei.
Working with the CEO ensure continued strong fiscal management and cost control.
Review the debt policy in light of recent global financial events and cost of borrowing pressures.
Understand the impact and where needed challenge debate where the balance of council benefit and people impact is compromised.
Ensure transparent communication occurs so that the community understands how and why such decisions are made.
Invest in people where it matters building a future for the Rangitīkei.
Be mindful of rate rises especially with current of increased cost of living. Rates need to be affordable and equitable across the community.
Encourage use of shared services. Need as lean a cost structure as possible.
Current reasonably low debt position but significant expenditure planned in long term plan in short term.
Resist strongly the need for future rates increases through insightful consideration of alternatives such as prioritisation, deferment etc.
Consider insightful cost reductions as an alternative to rates rises. This is not a one off, it needs to be a constant review.
Resist borrowings unless the reason for them is clearly and openly put to the citizens and ratepayers of Rangitīkei.
Working with the CEO ensure continued strong fiscal management and cost control.
Review the debt policy in light of recent global financial events and cost of borrowing pressures.
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