Matamata-Piako Turns Rates Stress into 4.9/5 Resident Satisfaction
Partnering with Payble allowed MPDC to transform the experience. Residents were able to check balances instantly via mobile and avoid penalties through flexible weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment plans that aligned with their pay cycles. By allowing residents to know exactly what is due when, at any time, we were able to achieve:
What you will get
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Direct debit forms dropped to near zero
Direct debits were automatically created in the system, saving staff time.
Call centres no longer fielded endless balance checks
Automation freed staff time and reduced administrative burden
Rates teams shifted from firefighting to proactive support
Freeing staff from repetitive tasks allows them to focus on meaningful community support.
Latest Webinars
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Council Infringements: Why 54% Go Unpaid and How to Fix It
Why 50% of every fine issued across Australia goes unpaid, and what City of Casey did to turn it around. A practical session for council finance and compliance leaders covering the economics of infringement collection, the hidden cost of referrals, and how to recover more without chasing.
Removal of Card Surcharges - What your Council needs to know
Following the RBA's removal of card surcharges, this webinar covers what the landmark policy change means for councils, their payment systems, and their communities — with October 1 as the compliance deadline
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With over 1% in cash rate rises forecast over the next 4–5 months, local governments face a wave of inflation driven by soaring oil prices, electricity costs up 32.2%, and housing pressures. This webinar explains why it's happening, and what councils need to do now to protect their communities and financial sustainability.
