Ways to pay a fine
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You can pay a fine online, over the phone, from overseas, or in person. All fines need to be paid within 28 days. Use these methods to pay:
- Reparation
- Court-ordered fines
- Infringement fines
- The offender levy
If you have multiple fines and would like to pay a specific fine, you will need to call the contact centre. When calling, please have the details of the fine(s) available for us to allocate the payment.
You need to include your 10-digit PPN number when you pay a fine. It can be found on any fines notice or letter you have received about the fine from the courts. If you can't find your PPN then contact us.
What to do if you can’t pay a fine within 28 days
- Pay online with a credit, debit, or prezzy card(external link)
- Pay by internet banking
- Pay over the phone on 0800 4 FINES
- Pay in person at Westpac, NZ Post or the district court
- Pay from overseas
We accept Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard and Prezzy Card for online payments.
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