This page contains information about water rates.
Information about your first water rates invoice
The first water rates invoice you receive contains the cost for your first cubic metre of water. The cost is higher than any subsequent water supply charge as it covers much of he significant infrastructure works associated with transporting the water form its source to your home. For more information please read our water rates information sheet.
Pay your water rates online
Can I get my water connected or disconnected?
If you wish your property to be connected or disconnected to the water supply please contact the Water team at council@kaipara.govt.nz or 0800 727 059. Fees and charges for this service are listed online.
Can I request a special water meter reading?
Yes, You can request your water meter to be read at any time if required. There is a fee for this service, and an invoice will be sent to you. For more information please contact us, or to view our fee schedule on right or contact us.
How can I get a final water meter reading?
If you are selling your property, a final water meter reading should be arranged between your solicitor and Council before settlement. There is a fee for this service, and you will also be billed for the water consumption up to the date of the final meter reading. Once the final water account has been processed, the water account will automatically be changed into the new owner’s name. View our final meter reading charges online or contact us.
How does a solicitor request rates information?
By utilising the Solicitors Settlement Request Form.
What if I have a water leak?
You can find out more about water leaks here.
What is the penalty for paying my water rates late?
Pursuant to section 57 and 58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, the Council delegates the authority to the Council Revenue Team to apply the following penalties on unpaid rates:
A penalty of 10% of the amount outstanding for water-by-meter rates charged under section 19(2)(b) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 will be added on the day after the due date.
a) Water charges – metered properties:
A penalty of 10% of the amount outstanding for water‑by‑meter rates charged per invoice will be added on the relevant penalty date for each billing month and area stated below, except where a ratepayer has entered into an arrangement by way of direct debit authority and honours that arrangement.
For each billing month and area, the date the penalty will be added is as follows:
| Billing month | Area | Due Date | Penalty Date |
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August 2025
January 2026
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Dargaville (Hokianga Road and side streets) and Glinks Gully
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20 September 2025
20 February 2026
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21 September 2025
21 February 2026
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August 2025
February 2026
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Dargaville (Station and Beach Roads) and Mangawhare
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20 September 2025
20 March 2026
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21 September 2025
21 March 2026
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September 2025
March 2026
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Dargaville Township East
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20 October 2025
20 April 2026
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21 October 2025
21 April 2026
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October 2025
April 2026 |
Dargaville (Awakino Road and main street) and Ruawai
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20 November 2025
20 May 2026
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21 November 2025
21 May 2026
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November 2025
May 2026 |
Dargaville (Ranfurly, Plunket and Tirarau Streets,
Maungatūroto Railway, Maungatūroto Township, and Mangawhai |
20 December 2025
20 June 2026
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21 December 2025
21 June 2026
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December 2025
June 2026
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North Dargaville to Kaihu, Awakino Point and Baylys Beach
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20 January 2025
20 July 2026
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21 January 2025
21 July 2026
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When is my water meter read?
Water meters are read and invoices sent on a six-monthly cycle. The amount payable is due on the 20th of the month following the month that the invoice was dated. Water meters are read and invoices for water used are sent to property owners every 6 months. The dates the meters are read will vary depending on your area. All water passing through your meter is chargeable. Water meter billing schedule.
