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.
Lobby central government to finally give Christchurch a proportional share of national funding.
Protect core services from being slashed, ensuring they continue to receive necessary funding while aiming to bring down rates rises.
Provide alternative income streams by growing strategic assets and not selling them off for a quick buck.
Cap rate increases to ensure rates are fair and affordable during this cost of living crisis while funding essential services.
Review council spending to ensure every dollar benefits the community and offers value for money in this tight economy.
Commit to more collaboration and partnerships in key developments.
Lobby central government to finally give Christchurch a proportional share of national funding.
Protect core services from being slashed, ensuring they continue to receive necessary funding while aiming to bring down rates rises.
Provide alternative income streams by growing strategic assets and not selling them off for a quick buck.
Cap rate increases to ensure rates are fair and affordable during this cost of living crisis while funding essential services.
Review council spending to ensure every dollar benefits the community and offers value for money in this tight economy.
Commit to more collaboration and partnerships in key developments.
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