Rates Instalments and due dates
Rates are invoiced by four quarterly instalments each financial year. The current year is 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.
The payment dates for each instalment from 1 July 2011 are shown below. The 'Due Date' is the date when the instalment becomes payable. The 'Penalty Date' is the day a 10% penalty is applied on any unpaid rates.
| Due Date | Penalty Date | |
| Instalment 1 | 22 August 2011 | 23 August 2011 |
| Instalment 2 | 21 November 2011 | 22 November 2011 |
| Instalment 3 | 20 February 2012 | 21 February 2012 |
| Instalment 4 | 21 May 2012 | 22 May 2012 |
Rates Instalments Property Sales
If you have sold your property, you are still liable for all rates due at the time Notice of Sale is given. Your solicitor will apportion your share of the current instalment of rates with the purchaser. Your solicitor will pay any rates due at possession date directly to Hurunui District Council.