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Rates 2007/2008
Rates are a "tax" on
properties that provide the Council with money needed to pay for a broad
range of services, programs, facilities and infrastructure - from parks
and playgrounds to roads and rubbish collections. All Councils in New
Zealand charge rates.
Our Commitment
Papakura District Council is
committed to maintaining a strong financial position for the District.
The city’s population is growing, leading to increased and changed
demand for Council services. The Council is working hard to deliver the
best quality facilities and services while also maintaining its
commitment to contain rates through prudent financial management.
Rates Remissions and Postponement Policies
Information on the Council's
Rates Remissions and Postponement Policies is
available here and can also be found in Volume Four of the Long Term
Council Community Plan 2006 - 2016.
When
are my rates due?
Can I pay my rates by credit card?
Rates Payments by Internet Banking
Can I arrange to pay my rates
through instalments?
Is there a discount for early
payment?
Will there be a penalty for late
payments?
Am I entitled to the Government run
rates rebate scheme?
When are my rates due?
Payments must be received by
Council on or before the following dates:
3 September 2007; 3 December
2007; 3 March 2008; and 3 June 2008 and can be made:
In person - by 5pm on due date
By mail - payment must be received on or before due date, please allow
2-3 days for normal post delivery time.
By internet banking - must be credited to Councils bank account on or
before due date. This will generally be 8pm on the due date but please
check your bank's cut-off time. For how to make a payment using internet
banking,
click here.
Can I pay my rates by credit card?
No, Council does not accept payment by credit card.
Rates Payments by Internet
Banking
To make a payment for your Papakura District Council rates by internet
banking enter payment details as shown below:
When entering the ratepayer name and property address there will not be
enough space to enter full details so just enter as much as possible.
Can I arrange to pay my rates through instalments?
Yes - you can arrange to pay
your rates bill by instalment through automatic payments. Payments need
to be sufficient to cover amounts payable at each instalment due date in
order to avoid penalties.
Is there a discount for early payment?
Yes, there is a discount of
5% if all rates assessed in the 2007/2008 year are paid by 3 September
2007.
Will there be a penalty for late payments?
Yes, a 10% penalty will be
added to the amount of rates unpaid for each instalment after the due
date. There is an additional annual penalty of 10% on any amounts still
outstanding on 1 July.
Am I entitled to a rates rebate?
Papakura District Council
continues to be responsible for the Central Government Rates Rebates
Scheme. This scheme is for people who are on low incomes and have high
rates. Your application should be made to the Council. We will then
process the application and advise you, if you’re entitled to a Rates
rebate.
The Council will take into
account the amount of your Auckland Regional Council rates bill when
assessing your application. You will still need to pay your regional
rates bill in full, but the amount of your regional rates could have a
bearing on how much of a rebate you are entitled to on your Papakura
District Council rates bill.
For more information,
click here
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