Northland Regional 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.
Explore alternative funding options for development of long-term infrastructure, eg stormwater retention, to spread cost over life of asset.
Re-establish development contribution use and use it as intended to further develop capacity of essential infrastructure.
Scale up NRC investment in catchment restoration and local jobs and increase climate resilience fund and water quality funding.
Ensure financial decisions deliver economic equity and fair resources for Northlanders, prioritising local benefit over outside profits.
Foster community-led financial planning and support monitoring groups for accountability and reject top-down decisions.
Explore alternative funding options for development of long-term infrastructure, eg stormwater retention, to spread cost over life of asset.
Re-establish development contribution use and use it as intended to further develop capacity of essential infrastructure.
Scale up NRC investment in catchment restoration and local jobs and increase climate resilience fund and water quality funding.
Ensure financial decisions deliver economic equity and fair resources for Northlanders, prioritising local benefit over outside profits.
Foster community-led financial planning and support monitoring groups for accountability and reject top-down decisions.
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