Mayor of Christchurch
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.
Advocate for Government to direct the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to provide debt free money or very low interest loans to fund councils infrastructure more cheaply.
Implement user pays for non-residents while maintaining free library and botanical gardens.
Open council-owned assets, such as Christchurch Airport, lines company and port, for AGM-type accountability to the public.
Avoid pretending, as mayor, to change everything or anything because it is a council of thirteen.
Engage, engage and consult with the community and be seen to do so.
Work on decreasing rates and fees.
Work on improving council investment, remove all outstanding debts and improve financial management.
Work on reducing debt and proceed with a full audit to provide a clear indicator of the financial position.
Ensure appropriate rating for renewals, reducing debt and saving significant costs over time.
Put forward a Long Term Plan with options for residents, being clear about trade-offs and ensuring greater community influence.
Retain strategic council-owned companies in community ownership so decisions are made in the best interests of the city.
Advocate for Government to direct the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to provide debt free money or very low interest loans to fund councils infrastructure more cheaply.
Implement user pays for non-residents while maintaining free library and botanical gardens.
Open council-owned assets, such as Christchurch Airport, lines company and port, for AGM-type accountability to the public.
Avoid pretending, as mayor, to change everything or anything because it is a council of thirteen.
Engage, engage and consult with the community and be seen to do so.
Work on decreasing rates and fees.
Work on improving council investment, remove all outstanding debts and improve financial management.
Work on reducing debt and proceed with a full audit to provide a clear indicator of the financial position.
Ensure appropriate rating for renewals, reducing debt and saving significant costs over time.
Put forward a Long Term Plan with options for residents, being clear about trade-offs and ensuring greater community influence.
Retain strategic council-owned companies in community ownership so decisions are made in the best interests of the city.
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