What Your Rates Pay For

Your rates pay for a range of services and facilities provided by Council. For an in-depth breakdown you can refer to the information on the reverse of your Rates Assessment Notice. You can also search your property online - this information also shows you what your rates are paying for.

What did $100 of your rates pay for in 2023/24?

General Rate

Your General Rate contributes to a wide range of functions including:

Dog & Animal Control
Building Control
Rural Fire Protection
District Planning
Stormwater Infrastructure

Civic Amenities Rate

The Civic Amenities Rate pays for the amenities we have, including:

Swimming Pool
Parks and Playgrounds
Cemeteries
Library
Public Toilets

Utilities Rates

There are a number of different rates that pay for utilities or infrastructure, including:

Roads
Footpaths
Drinking Water
Sewerage
Recycling

Other Rates

Community Centre / Hall Charges
Waimate Event Centre

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