Mayor of Wairoa
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.
Keep rates affordable by focusing spending on essentials and cutting waste.
Seek external funding and partnerships to reduce reliance on local rates.
Strengthen financial management to reduce debt and protect future generations.
Grow Wairoa event management activities and hold a referendum on merger with Gisborne District Council.
Negotiate with the government about the $70 million investment in flood protection.
Use profits from power generation to help pay for water infrastructure services.
Keep rates affordable by focusing spending on essentials and cutting waste.
Seek external funding and partnerships to reduce reliance on local rates.
Strengthen financial management to reduce debt and protect future generations.
Grow Wairoa event management activities and hold a referendum on merger with Gisborne District Council.
Negotiate with the government about the $70 million investment in flood protection.
Use profits from power generation to help pay for water infrastructure services.
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