Mayor of Waitaki
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.
Make the Future for Local Government deliver more dollars from central governmentt, keeping rates affordable and enabling delivery of more services.
Balance investments and debt for the benefit of ratepayers and the community. We continue to manage our investments in community projects.
Use fees such as development contributions to encourage good development and growth. Council must keep improving how it enables community.
Enhance the procurement process for core services through training staff in evaluation and decision-making.
Review council's working procedures to create better value for the ratepayer.
Invest in tangible assets that produce market returns in the segment of housing where the private sector is reluctant to commit.
Make the Future for Local Government deliver more dollars from central governmentt, keeping rates affordable and enabling delivery of more services.
Balance investments and debt for the benefit of ratepayers and the community. We continue to manage our investments in community projects.
Use fees such as development contributions to encourage good development and growth. Council must keep improving how it enables community.
Enhance the procurement process for core services through training staff in evaluation and decision-making.
Review council's working procedures to create better value for the ratepayer.
Invest in tangible assets that produce market returns in the segment of housing where the private sector is reluctant to commit.
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