Taupō 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 equitable distributions of ratepayer funding as opposed to equal or population based funding to foster growth.
Fight to keep rates at the lowest possible amount whilst ensuring infrastructure upkeep, and new developments are able to keep going.
Keeping fees as low as possible recognising the struggles our residents face on a day to day basis.
Fight to keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus two percent without affecting council service delivery.
Ensure that population based economics are not applied across the district, ensuring equitable distribution of ratepayer funds.
Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.
Ensure equitable distributions of ratepayer funding as opposed to equal or population based funding to foster growth.
Fight to keep rates at the lowest possible amount whilst ensuring infrastructure upkeep, and new developments are able to keep going.
Keeping fees as low as possible recognising the struggles our residents face on a day to day basis.
Fight to keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus two percent without affecting council service delivery.
Ensure that population based economics are not applied across the district, ensuring equitable distribution of ratepayer funds.
Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.
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