Apply for a permit to run a commercial activity in a regional park

​Before you start

Check if the park you are applying for is a regional park by consulting the list of Auckland regional parks.

If the park you are applying for is not on this list, you will need to Apply for a permit to run a commercial activity in a local or sports park.

How to apply for a permit

You need to contact us and ask to speak to a Visitor Experience Advisor.

After you have discussed your proposed activity with a Visitor Experience Advisor, complete the application form:

Application fee

We will process your application when you pay this fee. Further fees may also apply.

​Our Visitor Experience Advisor will tell you where to send your completed form and other documents.

Other things you need to provide with your application

• Details of any help you need from our staff for your activity.
• Any consents from council or other agencies that are related to your activity.
• A health and safety plan for your activity.
• A copy of your public liability insurance, valid for the date of your activity.

Applying for a permit for an ongoing commercial activity

We grant one-year permits for ongoing commercial activities in regional parks.

When renewing a one-year permit, proven operators may be offered a new permit for up to three years.

To apply for a permit for an ongoing activity, and to discuss permit fees, contact us and ask to speak to a Visitor Experience Advisor.

How we assess your application

We will assess your application on the potential benefits provided by your proposed activity. We consider the impact on:

• other park users
• the park’s natural, cultural, and tangata whenua values
• the surrounding neighbourhood or community
• other vendors in the park.