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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


Instalment           Due date
121 September 2026
220 January 2027
320 May 2027

All Waikato district properties, including those in the former Franklin district, have the same rates instalment due dates.

Area Reading Date 1 Payment Due Date 1 Reading Date 2 Payment Due Date 2
 Ngaaruawaahia July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Taupiri July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Horotiu July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Huntly August 2026 2 October 2026 February 2027 2 April 2027
 North Waikato September 2026 6 November 2026 March 2027 7 May 2027
 Pookeno September 2026 6 November 2026 March 2027 7 May 2027
 Port Waikato October 2026 4 December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Onewhero October 2026 4 December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Tuakau October 2026  December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Southern Districts November 2026 5 January 2027 May 2027 2 July 2027
 Western Districts November 2026 5 January 2027 May 2027 2 July 2027
 Raglan December 2026 5 February 2027 June 2027 7 August 2027
 Te Aakau December 2026 5 February 2027 June 20277 August 2027

 

Six monthly penalty/Arrears penalty dates

1 July
1 January

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.

 

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