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Rates

Our Commitment

Whakatane District Council is committed to maintaining a strong financial position for the District.

We’re working hard to deliver the best quality facilities and services while also maintaining our commitment to keep rates down through prudent financial management.

Further information on rates can be found in the Long-term Council Community Plan and in the Annual Plan.

Rates Property Search

You can use the Property Search to find rates information about a property. We are pleased to offer this service, however it is subject to conditions of use and we ask that you read these before proceeding.

Rates Payment Options

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

Remission of Maori Freehold Land

This page describes the Whakatane District Council’s Rate Remission Policy for Māori Freehold Land and sets out the criteria for remission taking into account the special characteristics of Māori freehold land.

Rates Remissions (other)

Whakatane District Council has a rates remission policy to landowners to preserve and promote natural resources and heritage or cultural purposes.

Remission of Rates Penalties

This page describes the Council’s Remission of Rates Penalties and sets out the criteria for remissions in a range of specific situations.

How Your Rates Are Calculated

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

Rates Rebates

The Rates Rebates Scheme provides a rebate of up to $550 for low income earners who were paying rates for the home in which they were living on 1 July 2009.

Water Rates

This page describes how water consumption rates are set and charged in Whakatane District.

Water Leaks Policy

Whakatane District Council has a water leaks policy which allows it to provide ratepayers some relief from high water charges as a result of a water leak on the property they occupy.