Kaipara 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.
Manage expectations on what the council can deliver so that rate increases can be kept manageable.
Use debt only for capital expenditure with preference given to projects which will save money in the long term.
Work towards fully funding depreciation on all assets, noting reserves and open spaces are only 50 percent funded at present.
Minimise rate increases.
Reduce council debt by diverting unnecessary spending.
Vet a group of retired professionals, give them access to all finances and require them to report to councillors and mayor.
Promote and reward volunteers in our community.
Use fees charged for the purpose intended and not for other uses.
Invest strategically in water, roading and community infrastructure, guided by robust asset management and regional partnerships.
Maximise external funding and partnerships to reduce pressure on local ratepayers and accelerate project delivery.
Prudent financial management, avoiding unnecessary policy changes and focusing on long-term gains.
Review budgets to identify any inefficiency and where funds could be saved.
Challenge rates increases to keep rates affordable for the people of Kaipara.
Support development contributions policies that ensure growth pays for growth and ratepayers are not left to pick up the bill.
Manage expectations on what the council can deliver so that rate increases can be kept manageable.
Use debt only for capital expenditure with preference given to projects which will save money in the long term.
Work towards fully funding depreciation on all assets, noting reserves and open spaces are only 50 percent funded at present.
Minimise rate increases.
Reduce council debt by diverting unnecessary spending.
Vet a group of retired professionals, give them access to all finances and require them to report to councillors and mayor.
Promote and reward volunteers in our community.
Use fees charged for the purpose intended and not for other uses.
Invest strategically in water, roading and community infrastructure, guided by robust asset management and regional partnerships.
Maximise external funding and partnerships to reduce pressure on local ratepayers and accelerate project delivery.
Prudent financial management, avoiding unnecessary policy changes and focusing on long-term gains.
Review budgets to identify any inefficiency and where funds could be saved.
Challenge rates increases to keep rates affordable for the people of Kaipara.
Support development contributions policies that ensure growth pays for growth and ratepayers are not left to pick up the bill.
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