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Regional
Council
Rates
2020–21
Welcome to your rates newsletter
Tackling the climate crisis
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, tēna koutou katoa What we do
We are emerging from an extraordinary time in our region’s history. We are a council with a
The resilience of our community was significantly challenged with the dual events of focus on the Hawke’s
COVID-19, and an unprecedented drought. Yet the community of Hawke’s Bay proved its Bay region as a whole
strength and rose to the challenge, through coming together and supporting each other. and particularly on our
natural environment
As the host of Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence emergency response, we played a unique role
– the air, land, lakes,
and were acutely aware of our considerable responsibility during lockdown. Your rates paid
rivers, aquifers and
for a rapid deployment of council staff to coordinate welfare services to people in need.
the marine areas
We are also conscious of the significant financial and personal implications of COVID-19 that sustain us all.
and the drought for families and businesses, and therefore the Council won’t be increasing
rates revenue this year – as consulted on in our Annual Plan. Our rates team will operate
with greater flexibility and compassion and we encourage those ratepayers who are
experiencing financial hardship to get in touch with us to organise a payment plan.
As the region’s main environmental organisation, we remain absolutely committed
Climate
to improving the state of our natural resources, and tackling the growing climate crisis. action
Organisational costs and spending remain under tight scrutiny, yet thanks to funding We are the region’s
from your rates, and government grants, we are building and accelerating programmes primary environmental
to prepare our region for climate change. agency, we’re here to
Improving water use, efficiency and security is a critical need for our region, if we are to work with our community,
continue to prosper. It is one of the most significant challenges facing us as a community, mana whenua and other
and a fundamental concern for tāngata whenua. In addition to the reforms of water limits partners to adapt to the
and allocation already underway, we are investigating several water storage options on the changing climate and
Heretaunga and Ruataniwha plains, and you’ll hear more about that in the coming year. enhance our region for
Meanwhile, every year, we lose the equivalent of 1090 Olympic-sized swimming pools the generations to come.
full of productive soil. However, with your help, we can stop much of this erosion of our We have declared a
vulnerable land and negative impact on biodiversity, by planting trees on an effective climate emergency and
scale. We have some innovative programmes being developed to address this. aim for the region to be
We have considerable environmental challenges ahead of us, that we are tackling with carbon neutral by 2050.
our comprehensive range of activities. Your rates enable us to do this, and we are very
aware of our responsibility to use them in the most effective way, for the benefit of the
environment and community. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference to
protecting and enhancing our beautiful and productive region.
James Palmer
Chief Executive
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau taiao.
Enhancing our environment together.
Working with our community
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence
In response to COVID-19 and the
lockdown, the council deployed
significant resources and staff to
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence who
delivered 1,600 food parcels,
“The combination of COVID-19 and the 168 blankets and clothing, and
drought this year underlined the importance conducted 7,000 phone calls.
of our relationship with the community, our
emergency response role and our water
security and climate change work.”
Expenditure at a glance Land, water, biodiversity & science
(Integrated Catchment Management)
$23.7 million (41%)
Consents & Compliance
$6.1 million (11%)
Civil Defence
$2.7 million (5%)
TOTAL SPEND
Transport
THIS YEAR $5.4 million (9%)
$57.5 Governance & Partnerships
$3.0 million (5%)
million Strategic Planning (including
Economic Development)
$4.8 million (8%)
Flood protection & drainage, regional
parks & trails (Asset Management)
$11.9 million (21%)
Individual Rates Changes
We aren’t increasing rates revenue for 2020-21 after are calculated for your property. For example, if you
consultation with the community, and in line with live in the Hastings District, your rates may have gone
the Annual Plan, but your individual rates may have up as revaluations were completed this year. If you have
risen or fallen. This is due to changes in your individual renovated or completed a house build, these will impact
valuation or other changes that impact the way rates your valuation.
We’re here to help: Phone our Rates Service Desk on 835 2955 (8am-5pm) or email rates@hbrc.govt.nz
Climate
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
is committed to climate action.
We’re already tackling the climate
crisis through a range of activities.
Planting trees on erosion-prone land
Upgrading flood protection schemes
Water
Restoring and protecting wetlands
Water is the lifeblood of our community.
We are committed to water quality, safety and certainty.
Funding assistance for clean heating,
insulation, solar power systems, double
glazing, water storage and septic tanks
We are reforming the way water is
managed through new limits on water
takes, progressively across the region
Teaching the next generation of leaders and re-setting what and how water
about our environmental issues in over can be used
80 schools
Our 3D aerial aquifer mapping survey is
Addressing sea level providing detailed information about the
rise and coastal erosion region’s aquifers we’ve never had before
Enhancing the biodiversity of our We are analysing the region’s
regional parks to build their resilience freshwater supply to ensure we
to coastal erosion, and storms can sustainably manage demand
over the next 30 - 50 years
Managing 200km of cycle trails
We are investigating water storage
options for the Heretaunga Plains
Providing the region’s public transport and in Central Hawke’s Bay
Carbon footprint: We have accelerated efforts to
manage our own emissions and get our own house
in order. We are putting in place an independent
accredited scheme to identify and manage our
environmental impacts.
For more information on these initiatives go to our website: hbrc.govt.nz
Keep me posted! Stay up to date on the work of the Council.
Go the Council website and search #keepmeposted to sign up.
Payment Options
Rates are due for payment on 20 September 2020.
We offer a number of payment options to help your budgeting. Be in the draw to win
Our rates team can assist you with a confidential discussion
to set up a payment plan in situations of financial hardship. A Family Holiday
Direct Debit: Sign up online at hbrc.govt.nz, search #rates Weekend at
or complete and return the form enclosed with your rates account.
Internet banking: Set up your own payment plan throughout
Waipātiki Beach
the year, ensuring you clear your rates by 20 September 2020 Holiday Park!
or make a single payment.
Pay your rates by
Credit card: Either pay online at hbrc.govt.nz, search #rates
direct debit to be eligible.
(note: there is a surcharge) or in person at our Napier Rates counter
(no surcharge).
Pay in person: Take your rates account with you to pay at any BNZ branch,
or at our Napier Rates counter (cash, cheque, EFTPOS, credit card). Up for grabs: two nights for a family
Mail: Your payments must be posted at least a week before 20 of four in a self-contained cabin from
September 2020 to ensure we receive it before the due date. 1 Feb 2021 – 19 Dec 21. The giveaway
will end 20 Sept 2020.
IMPORTANT! Always use the Valuation Number as a reference Direct debit is the easy way to pay
in all internet payments, along with your surname and address your rates. We do all the work for you!
to ensure your payment can be verified. A separate transaction You can sign up to pay your rates by
is required for each property. direct debit online at hbrc.govt.nz,
search #rates
Remissions and postponement
We have policies for: rates remission for special circumstances;
for postponement in cases of financial hardship or natural disaster;
and remissions/postponements for Māori freehold land.
More information on hbrc.govt.nz, search #rates. Please contact
our Rates staff for a confidential discussion. Your rates must
be paid by 1 February 2021 to avoid a 10% penalty.
Find your rates online
Check out more information about regional council rates online at
hbrc.govt.nz, search #rates – including the property database (My
Property), how to pay, how rates are used, or sign up for rates by email.
If you need more information or personal rates advice,
please phone our Rates team on (06) 835 2955. We’re here to help
Phone our Rates Service Desk
Rates invoice by email on (06) 835 2955 (8am-5pm)
It’s easy to sign up to get your rates account by email. or email rates@hbrc.govt.nz
Visit our website hbrc.govt.nz, search #rates then click
on your local city or district council.
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau taiao.
Enhancing our environment together.
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