Kāpiti Coast 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.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor that investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructuring.
Build partnerships with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Reduce council debt.
Review council’s investment policy to maximise returns.
Review current council expenditure to identify potential areas where savings can be made to the balance sheet.
Offer rates relief and flexible payment options for kaumātua and low-income households.
Publish an easy-to-read quarterly report showing where every dollar is spent and audit council projects regularly.
Freeze rents as well as fees for essential community services, ensuring any rent increases do not exceed inflation.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor that investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructuring.
Build partnerships with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Reduce council debt.
Review council’s investment policy to maximise returns.
Review current council expenditure to identify potential areas where savings can be made to the balance sheet.
Offer rates relief and flexible payment options for kaumātua and low-income households.
Publish an easy-to-read quarterly report showing where every dollar is spent and audit council projects regularly.
Freeze rents as well as fees for essential community services, ensuring any rent increases do not exceed inflation.
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