What tangible things do rural ratepayers pay for?

The tangible things rural ratepayers pay for are:

  • Alcohol, health and safety licensing, building consents, resource consents, animal control, parking enforcement, and general regulatory services.  
  • Community facilities and services, except Library and Community Centres and Aquatic Centres (passive reserves, street beautification, sports grounds, cemeteries, halls and community buildings, and public toilets).
  • Community Support: Emergency management, community engagement, visitor information, and economic development.
  • Solid Waste: Transfer Stations and Recycling Centres 
  • Library and Community Centres. 
  • Roading: Local roads, maintenance, marking. 
  • Aquatic Centres (Swimming Pools). 
  • Governance and Community Leadership for the activities of Strategic Planning and District Plan development only.  
  • Property: Commercial property, general property and Council buildings.
  • Treasury activities (investment and borrowing activities). 
  • Representation & Community Leadership: Council and committees, consultation, advocacy, and elections.
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