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This bylaw helps people enjoy Auckland's public places. It includes rules about business, event and filming activities that require council approval.
The bylaw:
requires most activities to either obtain an approval (licence or permit) or comply with conditions of use (exemptions apply). This includes:
The bylaw does not cover public trading, events or filming in public places that are part of the Auckland transport system (for example, most roads in Auckland).
This is regulated by Auckland Transport's Activities in the Road Corridor Bylaw 2022 where similar rules apply.