Mayor of Rotorua
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.
Stop wasteful council spending to keep rates affordable and sustainable for households and businesses.
Lobby government for Rotorua's share of GST on new builds and an accommodation levy for visitors at check-in.
Introduce visitor user-pay fees at council attractions and lakes to fund essential infrastructure and ease ratepayer pressure.
Stop wasteful council spending to keep rates affordable and sustainable for households and businesses.
Lobby government for Rotorua's share of GST on new builds and an accommodation levy for visitors at check-in.
Introduce visitor user-pay fees at council attractions and lakes to fund essential infrastructure and ease ratepayer pressure.
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