The current years rates are divided into four Instalments, which are due at three monthly intervals as follows: 

Ratepayers are entitled to pay the whole or any part of subsequent Instalments of rates for the rating year in addition to the amount now due.

Ratepayers are able to make payment arrangements as follows by:

Cheque, Cash or Eftpos

EASIPAY, which is a Direct Debit

• Weekly or fortnightly payments every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night.
• Monthly payments every 20th of the month.
• Three monthly payments every due date.
• Annually with a discount option on 20 August. 

Automatic Payment or Direct Credit

• Weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or three monthly payments on a day suitable to your banking needs.

Internet Banking, or Telebanking

• Councils bank account details are as follows:

Name of Bank:       Westpac
Branch:                 Wairoa
Name of Account:   WAIROA DISTRICT CNCL
Account Details:     03-0785-0070470-000

Ratepayers details must be shown so that Council can recognize who made payment as follows:

Particulars:       Surname and first letter of Christian name e.g.    JONES R
Code:               Valuation Roll Number e.g.    08700-12400 (EXAMPLE ONLY)
Reference:       Account Type e.g.    RATES

Any further details you require please do not hesitate to contact the Rates Department as follows :

 Wairoa District Council
 P O Box 54
 Wairoa

 Telephone:   06 838 7309

 Facsimile:    06 838 8874

 Email:           rates@wairoadc.govt.nz