Before you operate an amusement device, you need to apply to us for an amusement device permit to operate.
Please note that you must provide a copy of the current Certificate of Registration for each device, with your permit application. All fees must be paid at time of application.
Amusement devices includes any fairground rides and any other mechanically powered rides used for rider entertainment. This includes but not limited to:
Applications must be received at least 10 working days before the date of the event, or the application may be refused.
Amusement devices (worksafe.govt.nz)
You must provide a full copy of your current NZ WorkSafe certificate for the related amusement device.
Fill in our online form and attach any supporting documents:
Application for an Amusement Device permit
We'll check your application is complete and that all criteria has been met.
We will contact you to arrange payment of fees.
Fees are $11.50 for one device and $2.30 for each additional device.
Once fees are paid, we'll contact you to confirm the date and time of inspection.
The device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device.
The inspector will issue your permit on the day of the site inspection, if the amusement device passes the inspection.
You must not operate the amusement device until you receive the permit.
Download the application, print and complete it by hand.
Application for an Amusement Device permit(PDF, 161KB)
Email your completed application and supporting documents to:
Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
Post your completed application and supporting documents to:
Whangarei District Council Private Bag 9023 Te Mai Whangārei 0143
Bring your completed application and supporting documents into one of our Customer Service Centres:
Te Iwitahi (civic centre) 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed public holidays
Fill in our online form to send us a general enquiry.
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