Mayor of Waikato
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.
Reasonable and fair rates that are affordable and linked to delivered projects and services needed and agreed with ratepayers.
Continue improvement on forward planning of contracts to ensure best buy and deliverables and capability. Less talk and more quality delivery.
Prudent business-like acumen with council debt and finances to best navigate financial outcomes for ratepayers. Ensure money is sent properly.
Reasonable and fair rates that are affordable and linked to delivered projects and services needed and agreed with ratepayers.
Continue improvement on forward planning of contracts to ensure best buy and deliverables and capability. Less talk and more quality delivery.
Prudent business-like acumen with council debt and finances to best navigate financial outcomes for ratepayers. Ensure money is sent properly.
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