Waikato 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.
Commit to addressing fees and charges for use of public facilities, in particular boat ramp usage and event fees on public spaces.
Ensure that our council capital works programme is fit for purpose and are delivered within budget and in a timely manner.
Seek opportunities from central government to fund community/council projects and leverage these for outcomes for our communities.
Commit to addressing fees and charges for use of public facilities, in particular boat ramp usage and event fees on public spaces.
Ensure that our council capital works programme is fit for purpose and are delivered within budget and in a timely manner.
Seek opportunities from central government to fund community/council projects and leverage these for outcomes for our communities.
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