There are a number of ways to pay your rates. You can mail your rates, use Direct Debit or Automatic Payment, Online Banking, or come in person to any one of our 9 locations throughout the district. See below for more details.
Do you want to receive your rates bill by email? If so email rates@stdc.govt.nz to let us know.
MAIL
Please post your cheque to the address below and make sure you have enclosed your remittance advice so you get your receipt..
South Taranaki District Council
Private Bag 902
Hawera 4640
DIRECT DEBIT
Direct debit allows you to pay your rates directly from your bank account. The amount is taken out of your account on a basis which best suits your budget and we offer the following payment periods:
Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly or Annually
Often we can process your completed direct debit form within a matter of days. If you wish to take advantage of direct debit click here, complete the details and return to us at the address below.
South Taranaki District Council
Private Bag 902
Hawera 4640
We will write to you confirming details of your bank account and when your first deduction will take place.
On an annual basis we will also recalculate your periodic payment (If weekly, fortnight or monthly) and advise you of any changes to the amount that will be deducted. This will ensure you are continually paying the correct amount to keep your rates up to date.
When your direct debit is set up with your bank there may be a one-off fee charged by your bank to set this up, however there are no other fees.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT
Automatic payment allows you to pay direct from your bank account and is very similar to direct debit. You can choose the following payment periods:
Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly or Annually
Your automatic payment form will need to be sent to your bank account for processing. Click here to access the automatic payment form, complete the details and forward to your bank.
The amount of your automatic payment needs to be checked by yourself on an annual basis after you receive your first rates installment invoice to ensure the amount you are paying is correct or you can contact us to ensure the amount is sufficient to pay the full installment without incurring a penalty.
ONLINE BANKING
If you have the option, Online Banking is one of the easiest ways to pay your rates. By using your own bank’s online service you should be able to select or set up the Council as a payee to make payments. Using your banks own online service allows you to pay for a number of things like Dog Registrations, Rates, Water Rates, Building & Resource Consents.
Please make sure you clearly identify exactly what it is you are paying and remember to use your property number when putting in your payment details, so we can receipt your payment correctly.
Also note; if you shift properties your property number will need to be changed.
IN PERSON
Rates can be paid in person at the following locations across the district:
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Contact Centre – Hawera Administration Building – Albion Street
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Hawera LibraryPlus – High Street
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Manaia LibraryPlus – South Road
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Opunake LibraryPlus – Tasman Street
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Kaponga LibraryPlus – Victoria Street
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Eltham LibraryPlus – High Street
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Patea LibraryPlus – Egmont Street
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Waverley LibraryPlus – Weraroa Road
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i - SITE (Information Centre) Hawera – High Street
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or creditcard.
Financial Hardship
In cases of hardship the Council will consider applications to help ratepayers who are in financial difficulty. To find out more about how you can do this call us on (06) 278 0555 or toll free 0800 111 323 or click on the link below to find out more about the Council's Rates Postponement Policy.
Rates Postponement Policy
