Rules, Regulations and Licenses

Alcohol Licensing

Find out more about alcohol licensing and how to apply.

Animal Services

Find out more about our Animal Services team and how to contact them, microchipping and registering your dog, dogs up for adoption and more.

A - Z Application Forms and Information

Bylaws and Policies

Bylaws are rules or regulations made by the Council, under national legislation, that affect how people live, work and play. View all our Council bylaws and policies.

Cemeteries - Memorial Headstones

Memorial headstone applications and guidelines for looking after our cemeteries.

Food Registration

Everything you need relating to food businesses.

Freedom Camping

Information on where you can freedom camp in the Western Bay and key requirements of freedom camping.

General Compliance FAQ

Whose responsibility is it to mow the grass outside my property? And other frequently asked questions.

Paying Invoices (excluding rates or water)

Find out how you can pay for general invoices which includes building consents, premise registrations and resource consents on this page.

Health Licensing

Everything relating to health premises.

Infringements

More information on how to pay for your infringement notice payments and parking fines.

Monitoring of Resource Consents

Council has a responsibility under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to monitor the activities within their district and more specifically consented activities.

Noise Control

More information on how you can make a noise complaint and your right and responsibilities.

Parking

Find out how you can pay for general invoices which includes building consents, premise registrations and resource consents on this page.

Rural Fire

Rural fire within the Western Bay of Plenty is managed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). Find out more about how to obtain a permit and any restrictions in place.

Trading in Public Places

All you need to know about Trading in Public Places in our District.

Warrant cards