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.
Adopt an affordable rate system to balance the cost of living pressures through a priority process agreed to by the communities.
Introduce a polluter pay levy for Waikato te Awa to fund existing infrastructure.
Introduce a rate assessment tool that reflects the value of future rate increases to build trust and support from the Māori community.
Cap rates increases to inflation so whānau are not forced out of their homes by runaway costs.
Show the true cost of rates by revealing not just what is paid now but the hidden debt loaded onto future generations.
Stop wasteful pet projects and focus spending on essential services that ratepayers actually need.
Adopt an affordable rate system to balance the cost of living pressures through a priority process agreed to by the communities.
Introduce a polluter pay levy for Waikato te Awa to fund existing infrastructure.
Introduce a rate assessment tool that reflects the value of future rate increases to build trust and support from the Māori community.
Cap rates increases to inflation so whānau are not forced out of their homes by runaway costs.
Show the true cost of rates by revealing not just what is paid now but the hidden debt loaded onto future generations.
Stop wasteful pet projects and focus spending on essential services that ratepayers actually need.
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