Mayor of Hauraki
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.
Get the books in order by prioritising basics first, pausing big extras until finances are stable and debt is under control.
Keep rates fair by focusing spending on core services, cutting waste and ensuring people get real value for money.
Reduce council debt over time and review fees to make sure charges are fair, transparent and tied to actual services.
Get the books in order by prioritising basics first, pausing big extras until finances are stable and debt is under control.
Keep rates fair by focusing spending on core services, cutting waste and ensuring people get real value for money.
Reduce council debt over time and review fees to make sure charges are fair, transparent and tied to actual services.
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