

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.

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.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor that investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructuring.
Build partnerships with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor who investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructure.
Partner with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Review current council expenditure to identify potential areas where savings can be made to the balance sheet.
Reduce council debt.
Review council’s investment policy to maximise returns.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor that investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructuring.
Build partnerships with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Support a mayor who investigates staff numbers to see if the council can operate efficiently with restructure.
Partner with community organisations to develop local solutions.
Review current council expenditure to identify potential areas where savings can be made to the balance sheet.
Reduce council debt.
Review council’s investment policy to maximise returns.
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