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Pay your rates

Property and water rates can now be paid online.
 

You can also set-up direct debit. Use our direct debit calculator to work out the payment amount and frequency you would like to set-up.

If you’re eligible, the rates rebate scheme can also help ease some of the financial burden. Find out more on our rates rebate page.

For more options visit our Pay it page for more information about all the payment options available.

Having trouble paying?

We're here to help and can work with you on a payment plan.

Due Dates

Due dates for property rates


Instalment           Due date
120 September 2023
222 January 2024
320 May 2024

All Waikato district properties, including those in the former Franklin district, have the same rates instalment due dates. In addition, for former Franklin district properties there is no longer the ability to pay the full year's rates on 30 November and avoid a first instalment penalty.

Due dates for water rates

Area Reading Date 1 Payment Due Date 1 Reading Date 2 Payment Due Date 2
 Ngaaruawaahia July 2023 6 September 2023 January 2024 6 March 2024
 Taupiri July 2023 6 September 2023 January 2024 6 March 2024
 Horotiu July 2023 6 September 2023 January 2024 6 March 2024
 Huntly August 2023 4 October 2023 February 2024 3 April 2024
 North Waikato September 2023 1 November 2023 March 2024 1 May 2024
 Pookeno September 2023 1 November 2023 March 2024 1 May 2024
 Port Waikato October 2023 6 December 2023 April 2024 5 June 2024
 Onewhero October 2023 6 December 2023 April 2024 5 June 2024
 Tuakau October 2023 6 December 2023 April 2024 5 June 2024
 Southern Districts November 2023 4 January 2024 May 2024 3 July 2024
 Western Districts November 2023 4 January 2024 May 2024 3 July 2024
 Raglan December 2023 7 February 2024 June 2024 7 August 2024
 Te Aakau December 2023 7 February 2024 June 2024 7 August 2024

 

Late payment penalties

Six monthly penalty/Arrears penalty dates

1 July 2023
1 January 2024

Late payment penalties

A 10 per cent penalty is added to the remainder of any instalment not paid by the due/penalty date.

An arrears penalty of 10 per cent may be added on 1 July to rates and penalties unpaid from previous rating years. A further 10 per cent arrears penalty may be added on 1 January to rates that still remain unpaid from previous rating years.

 

How to apply for leak remission

If you have had an undetectable leak, you may be eligible for remission; you could have your bill discounted by half of the excess.

Please note that an undetectable leak does not cover things such as a leaking tap, overflowing cistern, hot water cylinder exhausts or stock troughs.

To apply for a leak remission, please complete the online application form by following the link below. 

Apply for water relief

Alternatively, you can download the form and post it to Waikato District Council or send it via email to waters@waidc.govt.nz. Please include a copy of your plumbing invoice or a statement of the work that has been done to fix the leak.

To see if you are eligible for a leak remission, contact the waters team on 0800 492 452 or email info@waidc.govt.nz

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