Mayor of Central Hawke's Bay
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.
Accelerate stand-up of and transition to the new Hawke's Bay Water Services CCO to achieve more affordable outcomes more quickly.
Continue recovery focus on critical water infrastructure and roading resilience, delaying investment in other infrastructure and services.
Investigate further regional opportunities for efficiency and alignment of services and delivery for more affordable rates.
Accelerate stand-up of and transition to the new Hawke's Bay Water Services CCO to achieve more affordable outcomes more quickly.
Continue recovery focus on critical water infrastructure and roading resilience, delaying investment in other infrastructure and services.
Investigate further regional opportunities for efficiency and alignment of services and delivery for more affordable rates.
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