1. Rates Postponement Why We Took The Lead Western Bay of Plenty District Council

2. Why We Took The Lead  The need to fund infrastructure  Rising rates  The need to offer options and flexibility  Unlocking equity in a rapid growth area

3.  A little background: –WBOPDC 45,000pop covering 212,000ha –Third fasting growing population in NZ –By 2050 sub region growth 120,000 to 290,000 –Issues: Wastewater (5) Water (E to A) Roading (2/3 sealed) Transportation links Recreation and leisure requirements –24% of district in Crown Doc Reserve Why We Took The Lead

4.  What’s happened to rates?1995 ($)2005 ($) –Waihi Beach$990$1,960 –Katikati$930$1,680 –Omokoroa$750$1,640* –Te Puke$1,020$1,480 –Maketu$680$1,150* –Rural$580$950 (Average Residential Rates) * Excludes full impact of sewerage Why We Took The Lead

5.  How did we start? –Holiday in Canada – fishing –Engaged McKinlay Douglas Ltd –Change in local government legislation –Study of other options AARP Visited United States and Canada –Case Study – Salom, Portland USA Why We Took The Lead

6.  Your community options or flexibility  Allow people to decide where to spend  Stay in their homes longer  Change in life style  Baby boomers Why We Took The Lead

7.  Why consortium? –Local Government should be non confederative –Collaborative approach –National standard –National service delivery Why We Took The Lead