Licences and permits

If you are planning to light a fire in a rural or urban area of Hutt Valley, you may need a permit.

If you're manufacturing, preparing, packing or storing any food for sale, you will need a registration certificate prior to commencing trading.

If you’re selling and supplying liquor to the public you will need a liquor licence. Find out here if you need one, and how to go about it if you do.

Some businesses serving the public may need to register with us to operate. We can help you get the right registration for your business.

If your business produces liquid wastes that you wish to dispose of to the sewer, you may need to apply for a discharge consent to do so. The following will assist you to find out if you need consent and the process for obtaining one.