Far North District 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.
Control council debt to prevent over-borrowing and ensure long-term fiscal responsibility, understanding how debt is secured.
Ensure rates are fair, balancing community needs with services and communicate clearly how funds are spent and the value provided.
Manage rates, fees, council investments and debt prudently to maintain financial stability and transparency.
Conduct a full financial, social and environmental audit of both Far North Holding Ltd and Northland Inc.
Ensure full transparency in all council contracts so ratepayers know how, where and why money is spent.
Implement an immediate debt and rate freeze.
Require everyone to pay rates if residing in a house no matter where they live.
Support development contributions and development levies for new housing and subdivision to fund growth infrastructure.
Support utilising FNHL to access central government funding and grow housing opportunities in partnership with community housing providers.
Support zero based budgeting and a full review of the depreciation approach for assets and the balance sheet of council assets.
Control council debt to prevent over-borrowing and ensure long-term fiscal responsibility, understanding how debt is secured.
Ensure rates are fair, balancing community needs with services and communicate clearly how funds are spent and the value provided.
Manage rates, fees, council investments and debt prudently to maintain financial stability and transparency.
Conduct a full financial, social and environmental audit of both Far North Holding Ltd and Northland Inc.
Ensure full transparency in all council contracts so ratepayers know how, where and why money is spent.
Implement an immediate debt and rate freeze.
Require everyone to pay rates if residing in a house no matter where they live.
Support development contributions and development levies for new housing and subdivision to fund growth infrastructure.
Support utilising FNHL to access central government funding and grow housing opportunities in partnership with community housing providers.
Support zero based budgeting and a full review of the depreciation approach for assets and the balance sheet of council assets.
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