Services

• Animal Control
• Building Consents
• Cemeteries and Crematorium
• Community Funding
• Community Services and Facilities
• Disaster Mitigation Projects
• Emergency Management
• Engineering Code
• Environmental Health
• Liquor Licensing
• Parking in Whakatane
• Parks and Reserves
• Rates Information
  • FAQ About Revaluation
  • Paying Your Rates
  • Rates Rebates
  • Rates Remission (Other)
  • Remission of Rates for Maori Land
  • Remission of Rates Penalties
  • Your Rates Defined
• Rating Information Database (RID)
• Road Safety
• Roads and Footpaths
• Safer Communities
• Trees and Vegetation
• Waste Management
• Water Supply

Whakatane Rates Information

Rates
Whakatane District Council like all councils in New Zealand charge rates. Rates are a "tax" on properties which provide council's with funds provide a broad range of services, programs, facilities and infrastructure - from parks and playgrounds to roads and rubbish collection.

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

The District’s population is becoming diverse and sophisticated, 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.

Further information on rates can be found in the Long Term Council Community Plan 2004 - 2014 or in the Annual Plan 2007/08.