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.
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.
Deliver Yarrow Stadium upgrade without increasing rates above what was initially promised after government funding of $20million.
Ensure profits from TRC assets and services contribute to ongoing services of the organisation.
Influence central government to invest in mana whenua cultural services to and legislative participation in local government processes.
Continue to support programmes to increase the port's efficiency and diversification to ensure a sustainable and large dividend to Taranaki Regional Council.
No increase in Yarrows Stadium targeted rate. Limit general rate increases to Consumer Price Index.
Support shared services with other regional councils and Taranaki district councils, where there are shared outcomes, and it lowers costs.
Deliver Yarrow Stadium upgrade without increasing rates above what was initially promised after government funding of $20million.
Ensure profits from TRC assets and services contribute to ongoing services of the organisation.
Influence central government to invest in mana whenua cultural services to and legislative participation in local government processes.
Continue to support programmes to increase the port's efficiency and diversification to ensure a sustainable and large dividend to Taranaki Regional Council.
No increase in Yarrows Stadium targeted rate. Limit general rate increases to Consumer Price Index.
Support shared services with other regional councils and Taranaki district councils, where there are shared outcomes, and it lowers costs.
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