Rates

Rates are set annually in order to fund the net cost of running the district. The rate requirement is determined by the Hurunui Long Term Council Community Plan, (or the Annual Plan) as part of the budgeting process and is then assessed on each property.

Rates must be paid by due date, however we offer a range of payment options and are always willing to discuss the needs of our customers.

HDC bank account number is 03-0802-0946666-00.

Rates can now be paid through the HDC website using Visa or Mastercard credit cards.

The service is provided by Westpac New Zealand Limited, in agreement with Hurunui District Council.  You do not have to be a Westpac customer to use this service.

A convenience fee of 2.1 per cent (minimum $3.50) per transaction is applied by Westpac New Zealand Limited to transactions processed through this site. Hurunui District Council does not receive any part of this fee.

Credit cards cannot be used across the counter, only through the HDC website.

Follow the links below for more information

	Pay by credit card
	Rating search	This information is also available to view at the Public Access computer in the reception area of the Amberley office.  Names and address can not be shown on the website due to legal restrictions on downloading information.
	Rates Comparison	Rates comparison by property value 2007/08 to 2008/09.

Rates Rebates

You could get a $530 rates reduction as part of the Government's rate rebate scheme to provide assistance towards rates for low income earners.

The amount of rebate depends on a combination of your income, the amount of rates you are charged, and the number of dependants you have. The maximum rebate is $530.

Find out if you qualify for a rates rebate

Rating Policies

Tourism and District Promotion Rate

Penalties and Remission of Penalties

Rates remission for non-contiguous agricultural land