Payments

If you're not already paying your rates by direct debit you can make life easier by making the switch.

Join rates EasyPay, a direct debit system that means your rates payments will automatically be deducted from the bank account you nominate. By switching to quarterly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly direct debit rates payments - choose the frequency that suits you best - you'll smooth your payments, save time and avoid any late penalty charges.

Each year your payments will be reviewed and any changes will be run by you. For your records, the rates invoices will continue to be sent out.

Sign up to make Direct Debit (EasyPay) payments

You can make a payment using Internet banking. To ensure your payment is allocated to the correct account, please reference the correct details as specified on your invoice.

Bank account name: Taupo District Council
Bank account number: BNZ 02-0428-0220004-00
Particulars: Valuation, debtor or infringement notice number
Code: Customer surname or vehicle registration number (if a parking infringement payment)
Reference: Type of payment i.e. Rates, Building, Parking, Dog, Water etc.
Swift code (for overseas payments): BKNZNZ 22

You can call into your nearest customer service centre to pay by cash, credit card or EFTPOS.

See our customer service centre locations and opening hours

You can arrange an automatic payment from your bank account to us.

You will need to ensure the amount that you set it up for will clear your quarterly rates balance or you may incur a late payment penalty.

If you would like to set up automatic payments for your rates weekly, fortnightly or monthly give us a call on 07 3760899 and we will help you calculate how much you need to pay.

To start paying by automatic payment, simply fill in the automatic payment form and drop it into your bank.

Automatic payment form