Rates remissions

A rates remission is a discount on the rates you owe – your rates may be partially reduced or waived, depending on the type of remission.

Types of remissions

There are a wide-range of remissions, which can all be found in our Remission and Postponement of Rates Policy.

Still have questions? Visit our rates information hub.

Rates and Remission Eligibility tool

Use our eligibility tool below to help identify if your whenua or land block qualifies for a remission. Restart the questionnaire anytime by clicking/tapping on "START AGAIN".

Please select the option below that suits the type of ownership for your land block.

I have recently taken over ownership / succeeded the land

I am an owner/ shareholder of a Māori Land block

I am a Trustee of a Māori land block

I am not an owner, shareholder or trustee, but I want to do something with a Māori land block

Recommended next step:

Please visit the Māori Land Court.

Check out the website: https://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/
See all application forms.
Check out information regarding succession.

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