Whakatuwhera iari hoko kararehe Open a stock sales yard

Call us on 09 301 0101 and ask to speak with the planning and building teams.

Our planners can advise whether it is appropriate for you to operate your business at the address and about operating requirements in the area, including parking and lighting.

You need to check if you need a building consent. You may need a building consent if you are building a new premises or altering an existing building.

You must comply with the requirements of Health Act 1956 when operating a stock sales yard business.

As the owner of the business it is your responsibility to get all other necessary consents, permits and licences.

This includes those under:

• the Building Act 2004
• Resource Management Act 1991
• any other relevant Auckland Council bylaws.

A certificate of registration does not mean you have building or resource consent approval.

If you need a building consent, it is your responsibility to make sure you have a Code Compliance Certificate or a Certificate of Public Use before you start trading.

Application fee

How to apply for a stock sales yard registration

Registration applications are processed within 10 working days if we have all the relevant information and received payment.

We will contact you if we need more information.

​What happens next

For a new premises we will contact you to arrange an opening inspection.

If satisfied, we will issue the licence.

Once you receive your licence, display it publicly in your premises.

We will inspect your business site annually to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

Check the expiry date on your certificate of registration and renew on time.

We will send you a renewal application form before your expiry date.

You must apply for renewal within 14 days of the expiry date to be able to continue to operate your business.

If we have not received your renewal application within 14 days of the renewal date, the registration will lapse and you will need to apply for a new registration.

​If you are taking over an existing premises that has a current registration, you can apply to transfer it into your name. Highlight the transfer option under premises details on the form.

We must receive applications within 14 days of you taking over the business. After this period, the registration lapses and can not be transferred. If the registration expires, you have to apply for a new registration.

How to apply