• New Zealand Regions
      • Hawke's Bay
      • Bay of Plenty
      • Waikato
      • Whanganui
      • Manawatu
      • Northland
      • Auckland
      • Gisborne
      • Taranaki
      • Wellington
      • West Coast
      • Nelson
      • Canterbury
      • Otago
      • Marlborough
      • Southland
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      Hawke's Bay

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      Beaches, wineries and Art Deco. The Hawke's Bay has a diverse economy, including business services that support its sectors to be the second largest contributor to regional GDP in the country. A popular tourist destination, the region has some of the countries best restaurants as well as stunning scenery, markets and festivals.

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      Bay of Plenty

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      The Bay of Plenty is officially New Zealand's sunniest destination, enjoying short-lived winters and long summer days. The Region offers some of the country's most spectacular views and many ways to enjoy the pristine scenery and natural wonders. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Bay's Māori heritage and pre-European roots.

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      OpotikiOpotiki iSiteKawerauWhakatane

      Waikato

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      The Waikato is known for its rolling plains, fertile land and the mighty Waikato River. The region is the fourth largest regional economy in New Zealand, with a strong focus on primary production and associated manufacturing.

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      South WaikatoWaikato District

      Whanganui

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      Welcome to Whanganui. This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy. Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives. Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.

      Manawatu

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      Located in the lower North Island, Manawatu is heartland New Zealand, offering an authentic Kiwi experience.

      The main in the region are Palmerston North, most notable for Massey University. Palmerston has a vibrant, arts and culture scene.

      The region's economy is based on food production and processing, research and education. The region is also home for the New Zealand defence force.

      Northland

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      Northland was originally home to some of our country's first human inhabitants. Today, it is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand and home to nearly 189,000 people. Rich in culture and history, the region boasts a stunning natural environment.

      Auckland

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      Auckland Region stretches from the the beaches of the Pacific Ocean in the east to the expansive beaches of the rugged west coast of the Tasman Sea. Auckland City, the largest urban area in New Zealand is considered the main economic center of New Zealand and a popular destination for international students and travellers.

      Gisborne

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      Gisborne is a Region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for wineries and surf beaches such as Makorori. The region has maintained a strong Maori heritage. The region's economy is made up mainly of agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

      Taranaki

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      Taranaki is a coastal and mountainous region on the western side of New Zealand's North Island. Its landscape is dominated by Mount Taranaki, its namesake volcano, which lies within the rainforested Egmont National Park.

      The port city of New Plymouth is the area's cultural and commercial hub. Taranaki's economy is diverse and includes dairy, oil and gas. The region is the highest contributor or national GDP per capita. 

      Wellington

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      The Wellington Region covers Wellington city in the south, Upper and Lower Hutt valleys to the north-east, and Porirua to the north-west. The region takes its name from Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

      Wellington is famous for its arts and culture scene and is also the centre of New Zealand's film industry.

      West Coast

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      The West Coast, or as some locals call it, the "Wild West", is a long thin region that runs down the South Island's west coast.

      The region has the lowest population in all of New Zealand. It is famous for its rugged natural scenery such as the Pancake Rocks, the Blue Pools of Haast, and the glaciers.

      The main industries in the region are dairy farming and mining. Tourism also plays an important role.

      Nelson – Tasman

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      Nelson Tasman is an extraordinary, vibrant region where art and businesses thrive together among a stunning natural landscape. With one in five people internationally born, Nelson Tasman has 48 different cultures living in its environs.

      The region prides its self on being New Zealand’s leading Research and Development areas, with the highest proportion of people working in the research, science and tech sectors out of anywhere in New Zealand.

      Canterbury

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      Canterbury is a region on New Zealand’s South Island marked by grassy plains, clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. Its largest city, Christchurch, is famed for its art scene and green spaces.

      Otago

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      There are few places in the world which will leave you with a lasting sense of difference. Central Otago is undoubtedly one of them from its landscapes, its seasons, its people, its products and experiences.

      Marlborough

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      Marlborough Region is on the north-eastern corner of the South Island. The region is well known for its winemaking industry, and the Marlborough Sounds, an extensive network of coastal waterways, peninsulas and islands.

      Apart from the wine industry, aquaculture, agriculture and tourism play an important role in the local economy.

      Southland

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      Southland is New Zealand’s most southerly region and includes the World Heritage ranked Fiordland National Park.

      The region's only city Invercargill offers a relaxed pace of life with wide streets, little traffic, spacious parks and gardens, striking Victorian and Edwardian architecture and impressive sporting facilities including New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome. Southland's location is such that views of Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights are common.

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地方税 – 固定資産税

固定資産税は、不動産物件にかかる税金です。ニュージーランドでは、ほとんどの不動産所有者が固定資産税を支払う必要があります。そのような人たちを固定資産税納付者(Ratepayers)と呼びます。不動産を賃貸している人は、固定資産税を直接支払うことはありませんが、家賃を設定する際にその費用を考慮します。国有地や鉄道用地など、料金徴収が免除されている物件もあります。また、スポーツ場などの一部の物件は、50%の税率で済む場合もあります。また、所有権や料金負担の判断が難しいマオリ族の土地も、特別な扱いを受けることがあります。

普通地方自治体(territorial authorities、日本の市町村に相当)は、1998年格付評価法(Rating Valuations Act 1998)に基づいて作成された評価を用いて、土地価格、年額価格、資本価格の3つの方法で資産価値を評価することができます。評価プロセスは、総価格査定人(Valuer-General)が監督しています。各地方自治体は、地域社会と協議した上で、どの評価基準を使用するかを決めることができます。

地方議会(カウンシル)は、所有地の価値に基づいて固定資産税を評価する際、例えば一般固定資産税には土地の価値を、目的別固定資産税には資本の価値をというように、これらの異なる評価方法を組み合わせて使用することができます。

また、議会は評価単位 (ただし、隣接する複数の土地が共有されている場合は1つの評価単位とみなされる場合や、1つの土地に複数の住戸がある場合は例外となります。)ごとに一律の料金を徴収することができます。これは一般的に、一律年間一般料金と呼ばれています。 他にも、便器や小便器ごとの料金や、供給された水の立方メートルごとの水道料金など、さまざまな方法論があります。

2002年に制定された地方自治体法(Local Government (Rating) Act 2002)では、地方自治体が一般固定資産税、目的別固定資産税、均一の年間一般料金を組み合わせて使用できるように、固定資産税の設定にいくつかのオプションが用意されています。

LGRAでは、議会(カウンシル)がコミュニティ、特定のグループまたはカテゴリーの納税者から、固定資産税を徴収して収入を得ることができるような仕組みが定められています。

  • 一般固定資産税 – 特定の機能のコストをコミュニティ全体で負担するもの。これらの税金は、議会が毎年設定する「1ドルの中の1セント(cents in the dollar)」の計算式に従って、資産価値に応じて評価されます。納税者の負担額は、資産価値によって異なります。各議会は、不動産の土地価格、資本価格、または年間価格のいずれに対して固定資産税を課すかを決定します。
  • 目的別固定資産税(または目的税) – ある機能または機能のグループに資金を供給するために設定されているもの。目的別固定資産税の算出に使用できる要素は、土地の価値、改良費、資本金、年額、土地の総面積、舗装・密封・建築された土地の面積、保護された土地の面積、建物の床面積、接続数、水栓・小便器の数、別々に使用・居住されている部分の数、サービスの提供範囲などです。
  • 差額 – 一般固定資産税を差額ベースで設定することができ、議会は資産価値、立地、面積、用途、資源管理法で認められている活動などを考慮することができます。
  • 一律の年間一般料金:不動産の価値に関わらず、すべての評価単位に適用される固定料金です。
  • 水道料金 – 一部の議会では、水の消費量を測定し、それに応じて料金を徴収しています。

目的別固定資産税が評価単位あたりの固定額として計算されている場合、議会は目的別固定資産税と一律の年間一般料金の組み合わせによって、固定資産税収入総額の30%以上を徴収することはできません。

広域自治体(Regional councils)は、普通地方自治体(territorial authorities)と同じ評価権限を持っています。