Rates instalments date extended to Wednesday, 1 September 2021

Published on 23 August 2021

In response to Alert Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown, the payment date for Whanganui District Council’s first 21/22 rates instalment has been extended from Wednesday, 25 August to Wednesday, 1 September 2021.

Chief financial officer Mike Fermor says the extension also applies to the 2.5% discount for property owners who pay the full year’s rates by the due date. 

“During Alert Levels 4, Whanganui District Council offices are closed to the public but rates payments can be made online through internet banking, or on the council’s rates page. The credit card surcharge is also temporarily suspended for online payments while our office is closed,” says Mr Fermor.

This change in the due date will not affect those paying by direct debit as the payment will be deducted as usual.

“Alert Level 4 will also affect those who have made an appointment for a rates rebate, as our offices are closed. Please call the council on 06 349 0001 to reschedule.”

Those eligible for the rates rebate can also apply for the rebate online. The eligibility criteria and the online process for rates rebates can be found on our Apply for a rates rebate.

The council can be contacted 24/7 on 06 349 0001 for further information about rates or any other services during Covid-19 Alert Level 4.

Visit:  
www.whanganui.govt.nz/Property/Rates
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