Christchurch City 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.
Utilise council access to cheap debt effectively for infrastructural spending and investment, spreading the cost over multiple generations.
Directly employ relevant staff and reduce reliance on contracting out and consultants to save money.
Invest properly in existing public assets to ensure their viability and value for decades to come.
Keep rates fair and transparent so all Christchurch residents contribute equitably and know where their money is spent.
Manage council finances responsibly by reducing debt, prioritising essential services and investing in projects that benefit communities.
Use council investments wisely to support sustainable initiatives, local jobs and long-term resilience, not short-term gain.
Do my best to keep rates as low as practical without sacrificing essential services or assets.
Invest in new transport infrastructure for future generations.
Invest in community hubs to help strengthen ties within the community.
Avoid rates rising faster than the inflation faced by council. A strict rates cap is irresponsible.
Protect long-term revenue streams by keeping city assets in public ownership.
Remove uniform annual charges, as these fixed flat rates unfairly hurt most Christchurch residents and favour large commercial landholders.
Introduce a cap on rates increases of 5% for the next LTP, to be reviewed every three years.
Look at issuing long-term water-related bonds.
Look to expand the investment portfolio through capital recycling, acquisitions and new partnerships.
Utilise council access to cheap debt effectively for infrastructural spending and investment, spreading the cost over multiple generations.
Directly employ relevant staff and reduce reliance on contracting out and consultants to save money.
Invest properly in existing public assets to ensure their viability and value for decades to come.
Keep rates fair and transparent so all Christchurch residents contribute equitably and know where their money is spent.
Manage council finances responsibly by reducing debt, prioritising essential services and investing in projects that benefit communities.
Use council investments wisely to support sustainable initiatives, local jobs and long-term resilience, not short-term gain.
Do my best to keep rates as low as practical without sacrificing essential services or assets.
Invest in new transport infrastructure for future generations.
Invest in community hubs to help strengthen ties within the community.
Avoid rates rising faster than the inflation faced by council. A strict rates cap is irresponsible.
Protect long-term revenue streams by keeping city assets in public ownership.
Remove uniform annual charges, as these fixed flat rates unfairly hurt most Christchurch residents and favour large commercial landholders.
Introduce a cap on rates increases of 5% for the next LTP, to be reviewed every three years.
Look at issuing long-term water-related bonds.
Look to expand the investment portfolio through capital recycling, acquisitions and new partnerships.
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