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 âs President, Basil Morrison said after yesterdayâs budget announcement.
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.