Pay land rates

Direct debit

Direct Debit is our preferred option for land rates payments and is exempt from penalties.

They can be set up to be paid from your bank account, on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

If there are any changes to your land rates charges, these will be automatically adjusted and notification sent to you in writing.

You can set up a direct debit online. You will need your bank account information.

Setup a Direct Debit

Online

Step 1.Have your card available

Pay using a credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard only). We do not charge a fee for online credit card payments.

Step 2.You'll need your property ID reference

The number appears on your invoice or notice depending on what you are paying. 

Step 3.Accept the terms and references

Once you click on the "I Accept" button you will be redirected to a secure payment website.  

I have read, understand and agree to the Online Service Terms and Conditions

I Accept

By phone

We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via the Contact Centre.

Call us on 09 430 4200 with your details.

A receipt can be issued upon request.

In person

You can pay any Council bill with cash, Eftpos or Visa or Mastercard at any of our customer service centres.

A receipt can be issued upon request.

Forum North
7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei

Ruakākā Service Centre
9 Takutai Place, Ruakaka

Cheque payments can be sent by mail to:

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Whangarei 0148
New Zealand

Please enclose the remittance advice with your cheque to ensure payment is allocated to the correct account. Cheques will be accepted until 1 July 2021.

Please do not post cash.

The rating year is divided into four instalments, each invoiced separately.

Your rates invoice arrives about one month before the due date.

You must pay each instalment by the due date:

Instalment Payment due date
1st 20th September
2nd 20th November
3rd 20th February
4th 20th May

If the 20th falls on a weekend, make sure that you pay by the next working day.

You are welcome to pay the total year's land rates by 20 September and you will receive 2% discount on land rates, excluding the roading targeted rates. 

The amount due for this option is detailed on the first instalment invoice as the balance to clear by 30 June (this includes any outstanding rates and penalties).

  • A 5% penalty will be added to any amount of the current instalment remaining unpaid after the due date.
  • 5% penalty will be added in October, on prior year's arrears.
  • If direct debit payments are current, no penalties will be incurred.

If you have recently changed your postal address, let us know:

Change Address

Contact us

If you are having any issues with a payment, please contact us on 09 430 4200.

Related Information

Back to top