Christchurch City 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.
Protect core services from being slashed, ensuring they continue to receive necessary funding while aiming to bring down rates rises.
Lobby central government to finally give Christchurch a proportional share of national funding.
Provide alternative income streams by growing strategic assets and not selling them off for a quick buck.
Protect core services from being slashed, ensuring they continue to receive necessary funding while aiming to bring down rates rises.
Lobby central government to finally give Christchurch a proportional share of national funding.
Provide alternative income streams by growing strategic assets and not selling them off for a quick buck.
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