Southland 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.
Conduct research to find efficient methods of replacing aged water supply pipes, sewerage and storm water systems.
Invest in innovative methods of making products out of Southland's council waste to create high value products from recyclables.
Thoroughly analyse council infrastructure upgrade spending, including contractor rates, and look for alternative ways to achieve the mandate.
Hold rates increases as low as possible whilst ensuring investment in infrastructure to future proof Southland.
Only incur additional debt for infrastructure if the return is better than the future cost of investment should projects be delayed or deferred.
Lobby national government to ensure Southland gets a fair share of the taxes collected in the region, eg road users.
Conduct research to find efficient methods of replacing aged water supply pipes, sewerage and storm water systems.
Invest in innovative methods of making products out of Southland's council waste to create high value products from recyclables.
Thoroughly analyse council infrastructure upgrade spending, including contractor rates, and look for alternative ways to achieve the mandate.
Hold rates increases as low as possible whilst ensuring investment in infrastructure to future proof Southland.
Only incur additional debt for infrastructure if the return is better than the future cost of investment should projects be delayed or deferred.
Lobby national government to ensure Southland gets a fair share of the taxes collected in the region, eg road users.
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