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86NAVIGATING THE FUTURE | WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILHow it’s funded79 %General rates3 %Targeted rates7 %Fees and charges5 %Internal Charges andOverheads RecoveredOperating Funding– SustainableCommunities57 %Development andfinancial contributions34 %Increase in Debt9 %Lump sum contributionsCapital Funding– SustainableCommunities6 %Other operating fundingHow it’s fundedHow this group contributes to the district’s wellbeingSociallyThe council’s library services, parks and reserves andcommunity facilities all promote healthy lifestyle choices andfoster a sense of community identity and belonging. Emergencymanagement services ensure our communities are kept safe attimes of crisis.EconomicallyBy facilitating economic growth, and ensuring we have theinfrastructure needed to attract both residential and industrialgrowth, we help build our economy and job creation.EnvironmentallyOur parks and reserves, walking tracks and waterways are all avaluable part of our environmental heritage. Our maintenanceand stewardship of these is essential to our environmentalsustainability for future generations.What you’ve said“Better and more public spaces– parks, recreational facilities,horse-riding tracks.”