When are rates due?
The first instalment of your rates invoice for the year 2021/2022 will be sent at the beginning of September 2021.
Learn more about the full rating year by clicking on the illustration below.
Payment options
Property rate payments can be made online using:
Please click on the link below.
It's important to note that our bank charges a convenience fee of 1.22% per transaction for this service.
To make things easier, please have your rates invoice number handy. You will need your valuation number that is shown on the invoice, and be certain to enter your email address correctly.
Payments made after 10.30pm New Zealand time will appear on your Council rate account the following business day, so please allow plenty of time for processing your payment. If you leave things too late then your payment could be processed after the due date which may result in a late payment penalty.
Once the transaction is completed you will be given a reference number and a confirmation notification will be sent to your email for your records. Please note a receipt will not be provided.
If you have any enquiries, including refunds, please email our rates team or give them a call on 07 571 8008.
Please note we're not in a position to accept credit card payment by phone.
The amount required to meet your property's rates is deducted from your bank account monthly, six monthly, or once a year.
You can set up a direct debit payment authority online, or by completing a direct debit form (PDF, 133KB).
Note: Make sure you read the terms and conditions and complete the form correctly - signing both pages. You can post your completed direct debit form to our Rates Team at Barkes Corner, Private Bag 12803, Tauranga Mail Centre, Tauranga 3143. Do not email or fax your form as we will be unable to forward it to your bank.
Payment can be made in-person by paying by cash, EFTPOS or credit card at Council's customer services counter at our Barkes Corner head office or at any of Council's libraries and service centres at Katikati, Omokoroa, Te Puke or Waihī Beach. It's important to note that our bank charges a convenience fee of 1.22% per transaction for credit card transactions.
Please note that we will no longer be accepting cheques as a form of payment from 20 May 2021. Please use alternative payment methods.
With automatic payments, you pay a fixed sum (of your choice) at regular intervals - with the total amount paid by the penalty date.
You can print this automatic payments form (PDF, 36KB) or request one from our Customer Services team on 07 571 8008.
Note: Please make sure you set your automatic payment to go out before the penalty date. Please also consider the following:
Phone 07 571 8008, or email customerservice@westernbay.govt.nz, anytime for a balance.
Transfer your rates payment using internet/telephone banking direct from your bank account to Council. If you arrange internet or telephone banking yourself through your bank please remember to enter the following so we can process your payment to the correct rates account:
1st reference field: Surname of first owner
2nd reference field: Valuation number
3rd reference field: the word "Rates".
Council's bank details are: ANZ, Tauranga, 01 0434 0180600 00. Swift Code ANZBNZ22