Dates rates are due
The rating year begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June. Annual rates are divided into four equal instalments and an instalment invoice is sent out every three months.
With your first invoice for the year, you will receive a ‘Rates Assessment Notice’. It provides a breakdown of the rates levied for the current rating year.
Instalment 1 (covers period 1 July - 30 September)
Due date and payable: 1 August
FINAL DATE for payment: 31 August
Instalment 2 (covers period 1 October - 31 December)
Due date and payable: 1 November
FINAL DATE for payment: 30 November
Instalment 3 (covers period 1 January - 31 March)
Due date and payable: 1 February
FINAL DATE for payment: 28 February
Instalment 4 (covers period 1 April - 30 June)
Due date and payable: 1 May
FINAL DATE for payment: 31 May
If the due date falls on a weekend day or a public holiday, the following business day will be observed as the final date for payment.
Early payment discount
A 2.5% discount will apply where all due rates are paid in full, together with any outstanding prior years’ rates and penalties, by 5:00 pm on the due date for payment of instalment 1 outlined above.
Penalties
To avoid penalties, you must pay your instalments in full by the due dates. Penalties:
- A 10% penalty will be added to any amount of the current instalment remaining unpaid after the due date.
- An additional charge of 10% will be added on 1 July of each year to any unpaid rates from previous years.
Note: The West Coast Regional Council separately levy and collect their rates. Their telephone number is 03-768-0466.