Parks and open spaces fees and charges

All fees and charges include GST unless otherwise stated

Description

Sliding fee for 2025/26

Informal booking of a public space/park

Fees shown below are intended to be a starting point and may be affected by other factors such as length of booking, space or reserve booked, any erection of structures; extra services that might be required and the presence of commercial operators.

Event organisers may also be asked to pay a refundable bond if there is the possibility of damage to council parks or property.

  • Free community events that are open to everyone in the community with no restrictions (for example, Carols by Candlelight or Whānau Ora Day) can be booked for free but may be subject to charges as noted above.
  • Private events (for example, weddings, business Christmas functions, school or charitable organisation sports events, or other invite-only events) can be booked for $75 but may be subject to further charges as noted above.
  • Commercial (for-profit) events can be booked for a minimum of $100 for an event and $50 per selling unit per day for each commercial operator.
  • Independent commercial operators that are part of another event (for example, food trucks) can book for $30.