Rates

Find information about your property's rates, how they are calculated and where they are spent.

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HOW YOUR RATES ARE CALCULATED

The amount of rates you pay is largely based on the land value of your property as supplied by our valuer, QV New Zealand. Other factors include rating areas and targeted rates.

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RATES PAYMENT OPTIONS

Four rates instalments are sent out during each financial year, between 1 July and 30 June. The due dates for the next instalments are:

Friday 24 August 2012
Friday 23 November 2012
Friday 22 February 2013
Friday 24 May 2013

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RATES REBATE CALCULATOR

This calculator can help you work out your likely rates rebate.

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The Rates Rebate Scheme was established in 1973 to provide a subsidy to low-income homeowners on the cost of their rates. It means you may be eligible to get some money back, depending on your circumstances.

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RATING INFORMATION DATABASE

The Rating Information Database (RID) is a searchable public register showing the various rates applicable to properties in the Hastings District. It does not show ownership details for those properties.

YOUR RATES NOTICE

The following diagram will help you interpret your rates notice. Clicking on the letters from A to M will link you to the descriptions below.

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