Official Information Request - rates relief
Sent: Friday, 10 June 2022 10:04 am
Subject: Official Information Act request - rates relief
I refer to your official information request of 31 May 2022 regarding applications for rates relief under the following rates relief policies (together, the ‘Relief Policies’):
- Remission of Penalties on Arrears (including past overdue instalments);
- Remission of Rates in Extraordinary Circumstances; and
- Rates Postponement.
Note: The below figures are for the 2021/2022 financial year (1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022) and relate to properties classified as commercial and/or hospitality.
| The number of applicants under the Relief Policies who have been granted remission of rates. | 10 |
| The number of applicants under the Relief Policies who have been granted postponement of rates. | 0 |
| The largest remission value granted to an applicant under the Relief Policies. | $62,077.25 including GST |
| The largest postponement value granted to an applicant under the Relief Policies. | 0 |
| The largest time postponement granted to an applicant under the Relief Policies. | 0 |
| The number of successful applicants under the Remission of Penalties on Arrears. | 1 |
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. The Ombudsman’s Office can be contacted by calling 0800 802 602, emailing info@ombudsman.parliament.nz, online at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz, or by post to The Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143.
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Regards
Craig Tiriana Manahautū Te Tira Hautū| Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Executive’s Group |
