New Plymouth 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.
Ensure efficient use of public funds without burdening homeowners or businesses unnecessarily.
Clarify and manage financial debt and control, ensuring teamwork to set it back on task.
Investigate council debts and investments together to clarify and justify before making decisions.
Review all rates including water to measure success and run a referendum.
Ensure rates are fair and transparent, reflecting residents' ability to pay and community priorities.
Monitor council debt to maintain financial stability and avoid unnecessary borrowing.
Review fees and charges to keep essential services affordable while funding key local projects.
Ensure financial management that does not burden future generations for today's costs and protect future revenue to secure long-term assets.
Ensure transparency, affordability and equity of rates, looking out for value in what ratepayers pay for and simple rating structure.
Position as a fiscal steward, ensuring revenue is predictable, fair and aligned with community outcomes.
Ensure efficient use of public funds without burdening homeowners or businesses unnecessarily.
Clarify and manage financial debt and control, ensuring teamwork to set it back on task.
Investigate council debts and investments together to clarify and justify before making decisions.
Review all rates including water to measure success and run a referendum.
Ensure rates are fair and transparent, reflecting residents' ability to pay and community priorities.
Monitor council debt to maintain financial stability and avoid unnecessary borrowing.
Review fees and charges to keep essential services affordable while funding key local projects.
Ensure financial management that does not burden future generations for today's costs and protect future revenue to secure long-term assets.
Ensure transparency, affordability and equity of rates, looking out for value in what ratepayers pay for and simple rating structure.
Position as a fiscal steward, ensuring revenue is predictable, fair and aligned with community outcomes.
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