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Getting value for money
The average weekly rates for a Christchurch residence are $168. An average residential property value in Christchurch is $163,000 and the proposed City Council rates payable on a property of this value in 2001-02 will be $869
This calculation does not include the rates levied by Environment Canterbury but collected by the City Council.
The average weekly rates are $168 for each ratepayer and pay for
- One of the best water supplies in the country.
- An efficient network of roads.
- A weekly rubbish collection.
- Free events and festivals.
- An environmentally safe treatment of sewage.
- Social, recreational and economic activities to ensure the city remains an excellent place to live, work and play.
- Quality libraries, a museum and an art gallery.
- Parks, sports grounds and nature reserves.
For a breakdown of costs see the charts in Calculating The Rates.
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