+ KiwiRail Rail corridor work: from 26 Dec, approx. 3 months. Traffic management in place.+ 2296 to 2362 Akatarawa Road: road closed on 10 Feb (8.00am-4.00pm) for power pole replacement. Traffic management in place.
Published on 23 June 2025
From 1 July 2025, new documentation requirements and updated income thresholds will apply to SuperGold Card holders and other Upper Hutt residents applying for a Rates Rebate.
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has introduced new requirements for all SuperGold Card holders applying for a Rates Rebate.
When submitting an application, you must now include:
Applications cannot be processed without these documents.
In addition, as part of Budget 2025, the Government has announced an increase in the income threshold for SuperGold Cardholders, raising it from $31,510 to $45,000. This change means more retirees and lower-income households may now qualify for the rebate.
Households with a combined income of up to $45,000 and paying rates of more than $2,000 may be eligible for the maximum rebate of $805—up from $790. Those with higher incomes may still qualify for a partial rebate under the updated thresholds.
If you need help or have questions, please contact us at rates@uhcc.govt.nz or call 04 527 2169