We're working hard to deliver quality facilities and services while keeping rates as affordable as possible through prudent financial management.

Councils are expected to deliver more, meet higher standards and achieve a wider range of outcomes for communities than ever before. This means that costs, and rates, continue to increase over time. We’ve worked to keep our budgets as affordable as possible, while also funding important work for the future of communities.

Rates make up the biggest portion of how we’re funded. We aim to get money from other sources where we can, to help reduce the cost to ratepayers. During the next 10 years we expect around 65.5% of revenue to come from rates. Other funding sources include subsidies, grants, financial assistance rates and government partnerships, and fees and charges

Further information on rates can be found in the Long Term Plan and in the Annual Plan.

If your address is changed or your property has changed ownership, and this is not reflected in our database, you are required to supply us with your new details. Please contact us for more information.