Marlborough 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.
Advocate for government levies to support tourism promotion and regional growth, easing the load on locals while building a thriving future.
Prioritise fair rates, smart investment and decisions shaped by Marlborough voices, so our region thrives together.
Provide clear reporting and open communication so residents understand how council funds are used and what they deliver.
Review and communicate service levels to impacted community sectors for value for money assessment.
Revise annual and long-term planning processes both top down and bottom up to support a funding split with rates no more than 60%.
Revise planning forecasts to keep borrowing to operating income ratio of 1:1.
Ensure that council debt is kept low and that reserves are retained to provide a level of comfort and support in the event of disasters.
Ensure that council spending is transparent and fiscally responsible and provides value for money.
Ensure that fees and charges are reasonably able to be paid by seniors or those in the lower income bracket and enable rebates where practical.
Ensure rates and all council income is utilised effectively and efficiently to enhance wellbeing.
Keep rates low by cutting wasteful projects and focusing on essential services ratepayers rely on.
Review underused council assets and reinvest funds into infrastructure like roads and water.
Scrutinise every dollar of spending to guarantee maximum value for ratepayers.
Advocate for government levies to support tourism promotion and regional growth, easing the load on locals while building a thriving future.
Prioritise fair rates, smart investment and decisions shaped by Marlborough voices, so our region thrives together.
Provide clear reporting and open communication so residents understand how council funds are used and what they deliver.
Review and communicate service levels to impacted community sectors for value for money assessment.
Revise annual and long-term planning processes both top down and bottom up to support a funding split with rates no more than 60%.
Revise planning forecasts to keep borrowing to operating income ratio of 1:1.
Ensure that council debt is kept low and that reserves are retained to provide a level of comfort and support in the event of disasters.
Ensure that council spending is transparent and fiscally responsible and provides value for money.
Ensure that fees and charges are reasonably able to be paid by seniors or those in the lower income bracket and enable rebates where practical.
Ensure rates and all council income is utilised effectively and efficiently to enhance wellbeing.
Keep rates low by cutting wasteful projects and focusing on essential services ratepayers rely on.
Review underused council assets and reinvest funds into infrastructure like roads and water.
Scrutinise every dollar of spending to guarantee maximum value for ratepayers.
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