Whangārei 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.
Minimise rate increases by amending the long term plan because it relies on increases that the community cannot afford.
Focus on roads, drains and pipes and readiness for weather events, including building up a contingency fund to respond to such events.
Listen to community about the impacts of funding cuts and communicate where council has tightened its belt and reduced spending.
Minimise rate increases by amending the long term plan because it relies on increases that the community cannot afford.
Focus on roads, drains and pipes and readiness for weather events, including building up a contingency fund to respond to such events.
Listen to community about the impacts of funding cuts and communicate where council has tightened its belt and reduced spending.
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