Licences and permits

If you want to sell or supply alcohol in Hutt City, you must have a current alcohol licence. Find out how to get one.

If you're planning to operate an amusement device such as a ferris wheel, you'll need to get a permit from us.

If you're planning to open a camping ground or are purchasing an existing camping ground, you'll need to register with us.

Find out what your responsibilities are for operating a food business in Hutt City.

Find out what your responsibilities are for operating a health and beauty business in Hutt City.

Wanting to start a new or renew a project, operate a charity, community, sporting or business organisation over reserve land? Or, do you need to request an easement or encroachment over Council land? You'll need to apply here for building or land space, read below for more information.

Thinking of running a mobile business on public land? Here’s everything you need to legally start and operate — including licensing requirements, fees, approved trading locations, and how to apply.

If you have an existing mortuary/funeral director business, or plan to start up a new business, you need to register with us.

If you're starting up, taking over or renewing a registration for offensive trade premises, you'll need to register with us.

If you're planning to be a street musician or busker, you need to get a permit from us and follow Council's guidelines.

If your business produces waste water that you want to dispose of to the sewer, you need to apply for a trade waste discharge consent.

Fees and charges for premise registration and licences