Rates are a form of tax that are collected by local councils in New Zealand. They are charged to property owners in order to fund essential services and infrastructure that are provided by the council. Some of the services that are funded by rates include rubbish collection, water and wastewater services, roads and footpaths, parks and reserves, and community facilities such as libraries and swimming pools.
Due Dates
Rates are set and charged for the year starting on 1 July each year, and ending on 30 June the following year. Council invoices the rates quarterly.
Payment is required by close of business on the due date. If paying electronically by direct credit or bill payment you may wish to future date the payment to ensure payment is received on time.
Instalment |
Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | August |
| 2 | November |
| 3 | February |
| 4 | May |
How to pay your rates
Rates can be paid in a variety of ways, including cash, EFTPOS, direct debit, phone banking and internet banking.
- Automatic Payments and Internet Banking:
- Council’s bank account number is:02-0348-0014307-000. To enable Council to identify your payments please include two of the following three references (Owner’s Surname, Property Location and/or Valuation Number).
- Please Note: For multiple properties it is essential that a separate payment is set up for each property as your references are unique to each property. If you sell your property or purchase a new one, your references need to be updated to ensure payment is receipted to your new property.
- EFTPOS or cash at the District Office, Ranfurly Court, Kawerau.
Rate Property Search
Use the Property Search to find out rates information about a property.