18 May 2007

Regional Fuel Tax First Step But More Assistance Required

A regional fuel tax will help relieve pressure on local authorities to fund urgent roading and public transport developments but more assistance is required, Local Government New Zealand ‘s President, Basil Morrison said after yesterday’s budget announcement.

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1 May 2007

Additional funding tools urgently needed for local government

Local Government New Zealand and the Society of Local Government Managers are calling for additional funding tools to the rating system to address council revenue pressures in their joint submission to the Rating Inquiry.

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