Waitomo 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.
Bring proven Waste and Efficiency and Supply Chain Team practices to the council–Inframax relationship, delivering benefits for council, Inframax and the community.
Find the best compromises to balance affordable rates and the expenditure needed to provide for community needs now and in the future.
Make rates fair, with costs matching benefits. Explore better models and stop using uniform annual general charges to unfairly load higher-valued homes and farms.
Encourage public-private partnerships for large infrastructure projects to reduce the burden on ratepayers.
Prioritise spending on core council services before committing to new or discretionary projects.
Set fees and charges at fair, transparent levels that reflect the actual level and cost of services.
Bring proven Waste and Efficiency and Supply Chain Team practices to the council–Inframax relationship, delivering benefits for council, Inframax and the community.
Find the best compromises to balance affordable rates and the expenditure needed to provide for community needs now and in the future.
Make rates fair, with costs matching benefits. Explore better models and stop using uniform annual general charges to unfairly load higher-valued homes and farms.
Encourage public-private partnerships for large infrastructure projects to reduce the burden on ratepayers.
Prioritise spending on core council services before committing to new or discretionary projects.
Set fees and charges at fair, transparent levels that reflect the actual level and cost of services.
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