Mayor of Masterton
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.
Balance long-term planning with affordability today to protect future generations without overburdening households now.
Introduce a roading rate differential for heavy wear areas, especially forestry zones, so those using high-impact roads contribute fairly.
Investigate investment opportunities that generate financial growth while helping to alleviate ratepayer burden.
Balance long-term planning with affordability today to protect future generations without overburdening households now.
Introduce a roading rate differential for heavy wear areas, especially forestry zones, so those using high-impact roads contribute fairly.
Investigate investment opportunities that generate financial growth while helping to alleviate ratepayer burden.
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