Busking

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A busker is a person who entertains in a public place for donations. A few common examples of buskers include:

musicians, singers, and poets
dance and drama performers
magicians, clowns, and puppeteers
mimes and statue performance
visual artists, such as painters

You will need Council permission if you want to busk in a public place.

Please read our Public Places Brochure (PDF, 1MB), which has guidelines to help you have a trouble-free performance.

For more information contact an Environmental Health Officer on 06 370 6300.