Wairoa 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.
Apply differential rating so high-impact industries such as forestry, intensive farming, Rocket Lab and Genesis Energy pay a greater share.
Use targeted rates for sectors whose activities create erosion, sedimentation or water pollution, tying costs to environmental impact.
Review payment value methods to ensure affordability for residential whānau compared to commercial and industrial operators, looking at cost sharing and external funding.
Control council expenditure.
Apply differential rating so high-impact industries such as forestry, intensive farming, Rocket Lab and Genesis Energy pay a greater share.
Use targeted rates for sectors whose activities create erosion, sedimentation or water pollution, tying costs to environmental impact.
Review payment value methods to ensure affordability for residential whānau compared to commercial and industrial operators, looking at cost sharing and external funding.
Control council expenditure.
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