Rates provide funding for Council services and activities after income from other sources such as fees, user charges and subsidies has been allowed for.
Our objectives are:
- to provide the income needed to meet the Council's net funding requirements
- to ensure that rates are collected from properties that are the direct beneficiaries of services where these can be identified
- to spread the incidence of rates as fairly as possible
- to be consistent in charging for services.
Rates are the way in which those who live or make their income in the Waimakariri District contribute to the maintenance and development of the public assets and services they share with their neighbours.
Information About Rates
Find out the various ways you can pay rates, our rating policies and if you are eligible to claim under the rates rebate scheme.
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