Council rates
Matamata-Piako District Council rates due dates 2026/27
4 instalments a year and a 10% late penalty.
Checked: 31 Jul 2026 · by the Deets team · sourced from mpdc.govt.nz
Instalment dates
Matamata-Piako District Council's rating year runs from 1 July.
| Instalment | Due date |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 August 2026 |
| 2 | 25 November 2026 |
| 3 | 25 February 2027 |
| 4 | 25 May 2027 |
Source: Matamata-Piako District Council's own rates page, checked 31 Jul 2026
What's on the bill
- ✓ Water is included in this same rates bill.
Penalties for paying late
“Any instalment that is not fully paid by the due date will incur a 10% penalty on the outstanding amount.” — Matamata-Piako District Council's own wording.
not fully paid by the due date (the page states the due date itself, or the next business day if it falls on a weekend/public holiday; it does not separately state a number of days' grace beyond the due date)
Paying your rates
- ✓ You can pay by weekly and fortnightly, not just as one lump sum.
- ✓ Direct debit is available.
- ✓ This council uses Payble, a self-service payment platform, for flexible scheduling.
A flexible plan doesn't move the formal due date — the penalty above still applies if you fall behind against each instalment, even if you're paying weekly.
Source: mpdc.govt.nz
Dog registration
Dog owner information page's own Timeline table (2026/27 cycle): 'Dog registrations due, 31 July 2026' then '50% penalty applied for any outstanding dog registrations, 7 August 2026' then 'Dog registrations plus 50% penalty due, 9 September 2026' then 'Non registered dog checks begin... Infringement Notices are issued for non-registration, 10 September 2026'. The Fees and Charges 2026/27 document and the Dog owner information page both also state in prose: 'Late payment (after 31 July) will result in a 50% penalty fee. An infringement fine of $300 for keeping an unregistered dog may also be issued.'
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Rates rebates
If you're on a low or fixed income, you may be able to apply for a rates rebate. Apply on Matamata-Piako District Council's own page →
Common questions
When are Matamata-Piako District Council's rates due?
Matamata-Piako District Council bills rates in 4 instalments: the first instalment due 25 August 2026, second instalment due 25 November 2026, third instalment due 25 February 2027, and fourth instalment due 25 May 2027.
What happens if I pay my Matamata-Piako District Council rates late?
Matamata-Piako District Council charges a 10% penalty on late rates.
How do I pay my Matamata-Piako District Council rates?
Matamata-Piako District Council lets you pay by weekly and fortnightly, by direct debit, and via Payble, a self-service payment platform. This doesn't move the formal due date — the penalty above still applies if you fall behind against each instalment.
Does my Matamata-Piako District Council rates bill include water?
Yes — water is included in the same rates bill at Matamata-Piako District Council.
When is dog registration due at Matamata-Piako District Council?
Dog owner information page's own Timeline table (2026/27 cycle): 'Dog registrations due, 31 July 2026' then '50% penalty applied for any outstanding dog registrations, 7 August 2026' then 'Dog registrations plus 50% penalty due, 9 September 2026' then 'Non registered dog checks begin... Infringement Notices are issued for non-registration, 10 September 2026'. The Fees and Charges 2026/27 document and the Dog owner information page both also state in prose: 'Late payment (after 31 July) will result in a 50% penalty fee. An infringement fine of $300 for keeping an unregistered dog may also be issued.'