Rates

Kawerau District Council is committed to maintaining a strong financial position for the District by working hard to deliver the best quality facilities and services while maintaining our commitment to keep rates down through prudent financial management.

Further information on rates can be found in the following:

If your address is changed or your property has changed ownership, and this is not reflected in our database, you are required to supply us with your new details. Please contact us for more information.


Rates Resolution for 2024-2025

The Rates for the 2024-2025 Rating year (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) have been resolved and adopted by Council on 26 June 2024 with the Annual Plan 2024-2025. View the resolution.

Rates 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.

Important Dates for the 2024-2025 rating year

InstalmentPeriodDue DateRates Penalty Date 
11 July 2024- 30 September 2024

Friday, 23 August 2024

Monday, 26 August 2024
21 October 2024 - 31 December 2024Friday, 22 November 2024Monday, 25 November 2024
31 January 2025- 31 March 2025Friday, 21 February 2025Monday, 24 February 2025
41 April 2025 - 30 June 2025Friday, 23 May 2025Monday, 26 May 2025

 Dates for Direct Debit for the 2024-2025 rating year 

InstalmentDate of Direct Debit Due Date
1Wednesday, 21 August 2024Friday, 23 August 2024
2Wednesday, 20 November 2024Friday, 22 November 2024
3Wednesday, 19 February 2025Friday, 21 February 2025
4Wednesday, 21 May 2025Friday, 23 May 2025

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Rates can be paid in a variety of ways, including cash, EFTPOS, direct debit, phone banking and internet banking.

Dates are charged in a number of different categories to enable the Council to deliver essential services to the community.

Rates are based on a valuation of the property. The Council contracts Quotable Value to perform three-yearly property revaluations to reflect changing market values. 

Council has a number of rate remission policies. These can be found on this website as Policies on Rates Remission, or from the District Office.

The Rates Rebate Scheme is a Government funded scheme designed to benefit home owners on low incomes.

The current income abatement threshold for this rating year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) is $30,100.00 and the maximum rebate allowed is $750.00.

Pursuant to the Provisions of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, public notice is hereby given that Kawerau District Council’s Rating Information Database is available for public inspection.

The purpose of the Rating Information Database is: