Camping Ground
Registering a Camping Ground
Before opening a new camping ground, call us on 0800 926 732 to discuss your plans. All camping grounds must:
- comply with the Camping Grounds Regulations 1985 before we can approve registration.
- be registered and inspected by a council inspector under the Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1966.
Apply for a new camping ground licence
If you are applying for a new camping ground licence;
- Please complete the online application form
Please allow up to 20 working days for your application to be processed.
Transfer ownership of an existing camping ground licence
If you are taking over an existing premises that has a current registration, you can apply to transfer it into your name;
- Please complete a Change of Ownership form
- Pay the transfer fee of $121.00 and email completed form to premise@westernbay.govt.nz
We must receive applications within 14 days of you taking over the business. After this period, the registration lapses and cannot be transferred. If the registration lapses, you have to apply for a new registration.
Health registration fees are non-refundable and are not pro-rated.
Camping Ground Inspections
Please be aware that your camping ground will have ongoing inspections to ensure safe hygiene practices are met and minimum standards of health are maintained. An inspector may arrive at any reasonable time (Section 128 of the Health Act 1956) and are not obliged to make an appointment prior to the visit. This means you can expect an inspection any time while you are operating.
