Auckland 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.
Keep rates increases to a minimum and focus on diversifying income streams such as the port which generates millions for council funds.
Demand more contributions from developers and government to pay for infrastructure in areas with historic underinvestment despite increased housing.
Remove barriers for more private and community partnerships for new sporting and community facilities so council can focus on renewing assets.
Commit to transparent communication and community engagement regarding any rate changes to build trust and understanding.
Scrutinise council expenditures rigorously to prevent wasteful spending and promote financial responsibility.
Cut council waste and debt by focusing only on essential services rather than speculative projects or vanity investments.
Ensure transparent finances so ratepayers see clearly what is spent, why, and whether it fits the council's proper role.
Limit rates strictly to public goods and natural monopolies and end funding of private goods or social engineering.
Keep rates increases to a minimum and focus on diversifying income streams such as the port which generates millions for council funds.
Demand more contributions from developers and government to pay for infrastructure in areas with historic underinvestment despite increased housing.
Remove barriers for more private and community partnerships for new sporting and community facilities so council can focus on renewing assets.
Commit to transparent communication and community engagement regarding any rate changes to build trust and understanding.
Scrutinise council expenditures rigorously to prevent wasteful spending and promote financial responsibility.
Cut council waste and debt by focusing only on essential services rather than speculative projects or vanity investments.
Ensure transparent finances so ratepayers see clearly what is spent, why, and whether it fits the council's proper role.
Limit rates strictly to public goods and natural monopolies and end funding of private goods or social engineering.
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