How Well Do You Know Wellington City Council Spending and Priorities?
GIGA BOZO
Created 6/10/2024
Test your knowledge and see how well you know about Wellington City Council's spending and priorities. Answer 10 questions and find out your score!
1. How much has the Wellington City Council incorporated in organisational savings for the 2023/24 budget?
$14.6 million
$10.4 million
$20 million
$30 million
2. What percentage of the Council’s operating budget is expected to be funded by rates in 2023/24?
3. Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for Wellington City Council?
General rates
Targeted rates
Private donations
Subsidies and grants
4. What is the planned capital expenditure for Wellington City Council in 2023/24?
$356 million
$209.6 million
$566.1 million
$817.6 million
5. How much drinking water is supplied per resident per day in Wellington?
289 litres
389 litres
489 litres
589 litres
6. Which service had a significant fee increase due to rising costs?
Parking Fees
Building and Resource Consent Fees
Waste minimisation services
Library Fees
7. What is the total operating expenditure in the 2023/24 Annual Plan?
$313,400
$209,600
$386,872
$817.6 million
8. Which city facility helps manage climate impacts communication?
Zealandia
Arapaki Service Centre
Te Matapihi Central Library
Tip Shop
9. What area does not fall under the environment portfolio for 2023/24?
Beach management
Drinking water
Wastewater
Building housing
10. Who is the Chief Executive of Wellington City Council?
Tory Whanau
Barbara McKerrow
Chris Hipkins
Grant Robertson
