Ngā raihana me ngā waeture Licences and regulations

  • Noise

    Find out how much noise is too much, how to complain about noise and prevent noise complaints, or how to pay a fine.

  • Business licences

    Licences for health and beauty, hairdressers, market, mobile trading, brothel, alcohol, food, funeral director, campground, home-based, and rubbish and waste businesses.

  • Renew a licence or registration

    Links to the relevant sections on renewing a licence or registration, including food registration, dog registration, alcohol licences and mobile trading licences.

  • Outdoor fires

    Rules for outdoor fires, including pizza ovens, hāngi, umu and cooking fires, fireworks, bonfires, and sky lanterns.

  • Alcohol bans and licensing trusts

    Find out about areas of Auckland where alcohol is banned and alcohol licensing trusts in west Auckland.

  • Event permits

    Check if you need an event permit and find out how to apply for one.

  • Pool safety and inspections

    Make sure your pool area is safe and properly fenced. Also, find out about the regular pool safety inspections we conduct.

  • Driving on beaches

    Driving on beaches is not permitted, except for Muriwai or Karioitahi. Find out how to apply for or renew a beach driving permit.

  • Signs

    If you own a business and you want to put up a business sign, check which signs you are able to display in your area.

  • Landowner approvals

    If you intend to use council-owned land, such as parks or reserves, then you will need to get the council's landowner approval.

  • Micromobility: Licensing and regulating e-scooter and e-bike rental operators

    Learn about the licences and regulations that apply for licensed rental e-scooter, e-bike or bike operators, and how to contact the companies involved or report any concerns.

  • Street performance and busking

    You need a licence to perform in a public place. Apply for a busking licence, apply to perform dangerous street acts, and view pavement art guidelines.

  • Manage your event

    Find out about planning a harbour event and waste management, traffic management, and health and safety at your event.

  • Apply for a fundraising licence

    How to apply for a fundraising licence.

  • Apply for a film permit

    Who to contact to apply for a film permit in Auckland.

  • Promotions and displays

    If you want to hand out promotional goods you will need a licence. Meet with us before you apply and view the guidelines for displaying goods on the footpath.

  • Boats and jetskis

    How to find information about harbour and marine activities.

  • Get a permit to run activities in a park

    How to apply for a permit to run fitness training, conduct research or collect plant materials in parks.