Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
If you are distributing samples or flyers in a public space to promote something, you will need a licence from us. Find out if you need a licence when handing out promotional goods.
You will need:
You may need a food registration if you are giving away food as promotional material. This could be to advertise the product or to promote a business. Visit Apply for food registration to find out more.
You may not need a food registration if you are giving away:
Visit Ministry for Primary Industries for exemption information.
You may request one free 15-minute pre-application consultation with an inspector by phone.
Email us to request a consultation:
There are two fee components for a licence:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rental fee per site per day | $93 |
This licence does not permit the sale of any goods or materials. Trading in a public space requires a mobile trading licence.
You need a new application for each different location and proposed activity.
If you plan to distribute promotional goods in a park or reserve, we will need to consult with our Parks team for approval. This will extend the processing time.
We will process and respond to your application within 10 working days.
We will contact you if there are any delays.