Why would I incur a penalty on my rates?

The due dates listed above under 'Instalment Dates' are the last dates on which payment can be made without the imposition of a penalty. A first penalty of 10% shall be added to the any part of an instalment that remains unpaid at due date.

A second penalty of 10% will be added to any and all rates and penalties remaining unpaid as at the following 1 July.

Further penalties of 10% will be added to any rates and penalties for previous years remaining unpaid as at the following 1 January and 1 July.

(Penalties are not charged on water rates invoiced by way of quarterly accounts for metered water consumption.)
For more information please visit the rating information section of our website, or call 063660999 or email enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz