Due to the large number of rates invoices we send out, we stagger their delivery. That means that different city and districts will receive their rates bills at different times.
2022/23 key dates
1 July to 19 October - Ratepayers can set up direct debits
12 July - Rates for 2022/23 available to view using the Rating Information Database (RID) online and at Regional Council offices
2 or 4 August - First direct debit payments will go out (for those who have already set them up and depending on which option has been selected)
Invoices are due to be sent from the dates below:
From 1 September - Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Kawerau invoices sent
From 5 September - Rotorua and Taupō invoices sent
From 12 September - Western Bay of Plenty invoices sent
From 19 September - Tauranga invoices sent
20 October - Due date for all invoices except direct debits
30 June 2023 - Final due date for direct debit customers
July 2023 - Recalculation of direct debit for 2023/24 rating year