Whakatāne District 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.
Ensure fair, transparent rates that balance community needs, affordability and sustainable investment in local services around the district.
Collaborate with philanthropy, partners and corporate sponsors to fund the "nice to haves" in the community and ensure continuation of services.
Support the delivery of civics education in the community to improve understanding of how councils and their funding models work.
Ensure fair, transparent rates that balance community needs, affordability and sustainable investment in local services around the district.
Collaborate with philanthropy, partners and corporate sponsors to fund the "nice to haves" in the community and ensure continuation of services.
Support the delivery of civics education in the community to improve understanding of how councils and their funding models work.
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