Direct debits, rates rebates & Council news

Direct debits and rates rebates Have you heard the news?

How to pay via Direct Debit

Did you know you can spread your payments out into weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly amounts? You might like to consider a direct debit, where we calculate a regular amount and arrange it directly with your bank. Application forms are available on our website www.cdc.govt.nz/ratesinformation or email our Rates Offi cer on rates@cdc.govt.nz for more information.

Do I qualify for a rates rebate?

Rate rebates are available based on household income and number of dependents. Rebate forms are available at the Council Offi ce on Holloway Street once you have received your fi rst instalment of the rating year (in July). For more information, visit www.cdc.govt.nz/rates-rebate

This is how you stay up to date on council happenings

Council news, updates, consultations and meetings

The council has a monthly newsletter it sends out via email which give progress reports on major projects, as well as general council updates, and reminder of upcoming meetings dates. You can subscribe to this newsletter by visiting www.cdc.govt.nz/newsletter or by providing your name and contact details to our friendly Council offi ce staff. You may also ask for your rate accounts to be emailed instead of posted. You can also stay up to date via the following means:  Visiting our news page at www.cdc.govt.nz/news  Reading about our capital projects and progress on major infrastructure projects at www.cdc.govt.nz/projects  See Council meeting dates, agendas and minutes at www.cdc.govt.nz/meetings  Reading our articles, adverts and

Project Pulse newsletter in the

Carterton Crier  Reading our monthly community news page in the Wairarapa

Midweek newspaper during the second week of each month  Follow our Facebook Page @cartertondistrictcouncil  Reading our quarterly newsletter which is sent to you with your rates account

How to read your water meter

Your yearly water allocation

The yearly water allocation per water meter is 225 cubic metres so if your consumption is over this allowance, it’s possible you have a water leak. You can check and monitor your water usage yourself to avoid an unexpected bill when your meter is read again in January and June.

Detecting a leak

A leak on your property can waste thousands of litres of water over time at considerable cost to you. To check for leaks – turn off all household appliances and taps, then note down the meter reading. Leave for as long as possible (overnight is best) and then read the meter again. If the reading has changed and the numbers shown at Arrow 2 in the picture are still changing, then you have a leak on your property. You will need to call a plumber to reduce further water wastage. A cubic metre equals 1,000 litres or 220 gallons.

How to read your water meter

Arrow 1 – The fi rst six numbers on the digital screen depict water used in cubic metres & is what your bill is based on.

Arrow 2 – The last three numbers on the digital screen depict water used in parts of a cubic metre. These numbers track daily use.

Some simple ways you can reduce your water consumption

 Use a good mulch in the garden to prevent 70% evaporation loss.  Soak your plants every 3-4 days to encourage the roots to go deeper into the soil.  Capture shower water & washing machine water to use in your garden.  Cut your shower time by 1 minute to save 10 litres of water.  Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth to save 24 litres per day.  Washing machines account for 20% of water used in homes, so do a full load to avoid wasting water.

Learn more: 06 379 4030 www.cdc.govt.nz/water

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