Rules, Regulations and Licenses
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Alcohol
If you plan to sell alcohol on your premises or let people bring alcohol to drink, you’ll need to apply for the appropriate licence.
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Animal Services
Our Animal Services team are responsible for ensuring that animals are looked after in a humane manner and are not menacing or a nuisance to the public.
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Business Licenses
If you are operating a business in Masterton, you may need to register and apply for a license to show that you're keeping your customers safe.
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Fires and Permits
As of 1 July 2017, Fire and Emergency New Zealand have taken over control of all fires in urban and rural areas
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Food
The Food Act 2014 applies to all businesses that make, sell, grow, transport, or trade-in food.
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Noise
You can make a complaint about noise at any time of the day or night. You should call us when the noise is happening so we can investigate right away.
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Parking
There are lots of places to park in Masterton, these spots are a mixture of free, metered and restricted on-street parking depending on the location.
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Setting Up a New Business
Are you setting up a new business? This page has helpful information for anyone who wants to start and open their very own business here in Masterton.
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Trading in Public Places
If you want to do business in a public place you will need to let us know what your plans are. This includes busking and setting up stalls.
