Health and safety

Liquor licences

Find out about liquor licensing in Upper Hutt, and apply for the licence and/or certificates required to sell and supply liquor.

Report excessive noise

People and activities are entitled to make noise at a reasonable level but you have the right - at any time - to have excessive noise reduced or stopped.

Report an abandoned vehicle

Council actively encourages owners to remove and if necessary responsibly dispose of immobile and / or unregistered, unwarranted vehicles from public roads

Fire Permits

Check if you need to apply for a permit to light a fire, and learn about fire safety and prevention.

Gambling - Gaming Machines (Pokies) and Racing (TAB)

Find out more about our policies on gambling.

Hairdresser

If you are starting up a new hairdressing business or have an existing one, you need to apply for a licence

Asbestos

Information about working with asbestos, asbestos regulations, and how Worksafe can support you.

Amusement Device Permit

Certain entertainment activities held in Upper Hutt will require a permit even if the activity is only temporary

Earthquake prone buildings

There is a new national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings.

Apply for a LIM

Before you buy or sell a home, you need to get a LIM. A LIM is the most comprehensive report you can get on commercial and residential properties.

Swimming pools

Everyone with a pool must restrict its access with physical barriers -that’s the law.

Preparing and selling food

If you are preparing and selling food to the public you will require a registration certificate

Drone guidelines

Information on flying or landing drones and any other kind of flying machine or glider, in our city.

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