Rates are your investment in the infrastructure and services enjoyed in the Wairoa District. 

In order to provide funding for the services of Wairoa District Council, a charge is levied over all properties in the Wairoa District.  The charge per rating unit is based on the area and use of the land.

VALUE BASED RATES

• General Rate
  To fund the balance of Council Activities
  
  
• Roading Rate
  To fund the provision of roading services and the provision of street lighting
  
  
• Stormwater and Drainage
  To fund the provision of stormwater drainage services
  
  
• Services Rate
  To fund the provision of other services
  
  
• Recreation Rate
  To fund the provision of recreation services
  
  
• Waste Management
  To fund the provision of waste management services
  

UNIFORM ANNUAL CHARGES

• Uniform Annual General Charge
  To fund 100% of Community Representation, 100% of Maori Liaison and 50% of the cost of Library Services
  
  
• Waste Management Uniform Annual Charge – Urban
  
  
• Waste Management Uniform Annual Charge – Rural
  

SERVICE CHARGES

• Water Charge Wairoa, Tuai, Mahanga
  To fund the supply of water to properties that receive or are capable of receiving the service
  
  
• Sewage Disposal Wairoa, Tuai
  To fund the provision of sewage disposal per property
  
  
• Refuse Collection Wairoa & Environs, Mahia
  To fund the provision of refuse collection services
  
  
• Drainage Wairoa urban, Mahia Township
  

For more information relating to Rates, you can contact Russell Snow at Wairoa District Council Offices, and on (06) 838 7309.