Waikato 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 rates deliver visible, everyday benefits for households, whānau and working people and focus on practical outcomes and community value.
Promote smarter investments that strengthen infrastructure and long-term community wellbeing with forward-looking financial stewardship.
Review council spending to reduce waste and prioritise local needs over vanity projects with fiscal responsibility and grounded decision-making.
Ensure rates deliver visible, everyday benefits for households, whānau and working people and focus on practical outcomes and community value.
Promote smarter investments that strengthen infrastructure and long-term community wellbeing with forward-looking financial stewardship.
Review council spending to reduce waste and prioritise local needs over vanity projects with fiscal responsibility and grounded decision-making.
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