Rates 2009/2010

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 2009 - 2019.

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:

1 September 2009; 1 December 2009; 1 March 2010; and 1 June 2010 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 2009/2010 year are paid by 1 September 200.

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