July 2011 rates instalment

The latest instalment of rates invoices will be sent to property owners from 18 July 2011.

Where a building has been demolished prior to 30 June 2011, the rating valuation for that property should have been adjusted.

While we are working hard to ensure all our records are up to date following the earthquake, there may be some instances where they do not reflect this issue.

If you think this is an issue for your property, please call us on 941 8999 so that we can update our records and amend your rates invoice.

Rates remission                                                                                                                                                                 The Council adopted rates relief policies following the 4 September and 22 February earthquakes to offer assistance to those worst-affected by the earthquakes by the earthquakes. The policy was extended in the Annual Plan 2011/12 to offer:

• 40 per cent rates remission for residential properties that are unable to be occupied.
• 30 per cent rates remission for businesses located within the cordoned Red Zone.
• 30 per cent rates remission for businesses outside the Red Zone that can not be occupied because they are adjacent to dangerous buildings.

To apply for rates remission under this policy, or find out more about your eligibility, call the Council Call Centre on 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 .