The adoption of the Tararua District 2024-2025 Long-Term Plan has been postponed by one week. This delay is due to Audit NZ’s identification of some changes that need to be made in the Long-Term Plan.

As a result, the Auditors are unable to complete their audit opinion by the originally planned adoption date of July 31st. Council now will adopt the Long-Term Plan on August 7th, 2024.

Additionally, this adjustment means that the Fees and Charges for the 2024/2025 fiscal year will come into effect on the 8^th of August 2024.

The Long-Term Plan has followed a rigorous audit process, and this revision is expected to result in an even more robust Long-Term Plan for the Tararua District.

Long-Term Plans are independently audited to ensure they meet statutory requirements and are based on high-quality information and sound assumptions.

What does this mean for ratepayers?

1. When will ratepayers receive rates invoices?

   - The Rates invoices will be in the mail no later than 14^th August. Allow up to 1 week for it to be delivered to your mailboxes.

2. When will the rates be due?

   - The due date for rates will be extended to 13^th September.

3. If paying by direct debit - when will direct debit payments be adjusted?

- Council will be sending letters to all ratepayers on direct debit around the same time as the rates invoices, advising
ratepayers of the new direct debit amount. The direct debit will be adjusted based on your rates for the financial year
2024/25 and will be adjusted 30 days from receiving the direct debit letter.

For any enquiries please contact us at info@tararuadc.govt.nz or give the team a call (06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110)