Waipa 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 ratepayer value first by making sure all council spending delivers clear value for ratepayers now and in the future.
Explore alternative funding models by investigating user-pays systems, public-private partnerships and other options for large infrastructure projects.
Create a specific plan for council debt reduction over time.
Examine council's operating expenditure of $134 million with an objective of achieving efficiencies and cost savings.
Review the systems and controls for the $154 million of capital expenditure with an objective of achieving best practice in procurement.
Cap rates to inflation and require council to live within its means, just like Cambridge residents do.
Ensure council fees are fair and reflect actual costs rather than serving as hidden revenue tools, providing residents with transparency and value.
Freeze rates for residents aged 65 and over to protect affordability, reward lifelong contribution, and support ageing in place in Cambridge.
Examine and explore alternative revenue and funding streams other than rates.
Comply with legislation by moving away from the four wellbeings back to core services and apply the rates cap if necessary.
Conduct a restructuring review of council operations to identify cost savings in a back to basics approach to services.
Review the efficacy of the current tendering process to stop regular cost overruns on council contracts.
Ensure ratepayer funds are used wisely with strict financial stewardship because families face cost-of-living pressures.
Keep rates fair while maintaining essential services to meet community needs.
Seek alternative funding and strategic partnerships to fund projects without extra burden or pressure on households.
Ensure ratepayer value first by making sure all council spending delivers clear value for ratepayers now and in the future.
Explore alternative funding models by investigating user-pays systems, public-private partnerships and other options for large infrastructure projects.
Create a specific plan for council debt reduction over time.
Examine council's operating expenditure of $134 million with an objective of achieving efficiencies and cost savings.
Review the systems and controls for the $154 million of capital expenditure with an objective of achieving best practice in procurement.
Cap rates to inflation and require council to live within its means, just like Cambridge residents do.
Ensure council fees are fair and reflect actual costs rather than serving as hidden revenue tools, providing residents with transparency and value.
Freeze rates for residents aged 65 and over to protect affordability, reward lifelong contribution, and support ageing in place in Cambridge.
Examine and explore alternative revenue and funding streams other than rates.
Comply with legislation by moving away from the four wellbeings back to core services and apply the rates cap if necessary.
Conduct a restructuring review of council operations to identify cost savings in a back to basics approach to services.
Review the efficacy of the current tendering process to stop regular cost overruns on council contracts.
Ensure ratepayer funds are used wisely with strict financial stewardship because families face cost-of-living pressures.
Keep rates fair while maintaining essential services to meet community needs.
Seek alternative funding and strategic partnerships to fund projects without extra burden or pressure on households.
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