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.
Investigate options for a more progressive system of funding local government, shifting the rates burden away from those on low incomes.
Manage rates prudently to meet the expectations of residents for public service provision.
Advocate for continued reinvestment into the Auckland Future Fund so investments pay for the service needs of future Aucklanders.
Commit to sensible spending by allocating funds to essential services.
Reduce council debt through increased revenue in areas like education and tourism to Auckland.
Align rates increase with the level of service received so the public does not pay for less service.
Advocate for GST sharing on rates and new builds.
Collaborate with government to deliver tools that empower public-private partnership, improved development contributions and regional deals.
Pursue opportunities for new revenue and funding sources while also ensuring efficiency and cost management.
Advocate for value for money when balancing rates with services, while protecting assets for future generations.
Support an ethical investment approach and spread of borrowing over a range of investments to reduce risk.
Support local decision-making, ensuring local boards have autonomy and resources needed to fulfil their responsibilities.
Investigate options for a more progressive system of funding local government, shifting the rates burden away from those on low incomes.
Manage rates prudently to meet the expectations of residents for public service provision.
Advocate for continued reinvestment into the Auckland Future Fund so investments pay for the service needs of future Aucklanders.
Commit to sensible spending by allocating funds to essential services.
Reduce council debt through increased revenue in areas like education and tourism to Auckland.
Align rates increase with the level of service received so the public does not pay for less service.
Advocate for GST sharing on rates and new builds.
Collaborate with government to deliver tools that empower public-private partnership, improved development contributions and regional deals.
Pursue opportunities for new revenue and funding sources while also ensuring efficiency and cost management.
Advocate for value for money when balancing rates with services, while protecting assets for future generations.
Support an ethical investment approach and spread of borrowing over a range of investments to reduce risk.
Support local decision-making, ensuring local boards have autonomy and resources needed to fulfil their responsibilities.
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