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Apply for a permit to trade or perform in a public place

Before you begin please read the relevant bylaws, policies, rules, general conditions and codes of conduct.


Street performanaces (Buskers)

Some locations do not need a permit. Please see the Code of conduct for street performers for details. 


Contact TradingAndEvents@ccc.govt.nz or call 03 941 8999 to discuss your application if needed. For more information on the different types of permit visit the public spaces page.


Applicant details







Street performance (buskers)

Please note:

The Central City as defined as the area bounded by and including Moorhouse Avenue, Fitzgerald Avenue, Bealey Avenue, Park Terrace, Rolleston Avenue and Antigua Street.


Important

You do not need a permit for your activity.

Please ensure you have read the Code of conduct for street performers to confirm your obligations. 

You do not need to complete this form.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.

Include hours, days, weeks and months


 
Street performers are not covered by the Council’s public liability insurance. Performers are encouraged to hold their own public liability insurance.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Mobile food stall (includes coffee sellers)

Anyone selling food from a mobile food stall must meet Food Act 2004 requirements.

Mobile food stalls are not permitted in the central city, Akaroa township main business area, or Lyttelton township main business area. 

Trading is not permitted for longer than 60 minutes in any one place.

Permits will not be issued on state highways or arterial routes (as defined in the District Plan) or on roads that exceed 50km/hour.








Include hours, days, weeks and months


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
 
Mobile food stalls are not covered by the Council’s public liability insurance. Stall operators are encouraged to hold their own public liability insurance.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
Mobile or travelling shop
A mobile or travelling shop sells goods, wares or merchandise. It does not include the sale of food or drink. 

Mobile or travelling shops are not permitted in the central city, Akaroa township main business area, or Lyttelton township main business area. 

Trading is not permitted for longer than 60 minutes in any one place.




Permits will not be issued in the central city, Akaroa township main business area, or Lyttelton township main business area, on state highways or arterial routes (as defined in the District Plan) or on roads that exceed 50km/hour.


Include hours, days, weeks and months


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
 
Mobile or travelling shops are not covered by the Council’s public liability insurance. Stall operators are encouraged to hold their own public liability insurance.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
Temporary retail stall
A temporary retail stall must be removed at the end of trading each day. A temporary retail stall can be operated for a maximum of six (6) months in any 12 month period.







Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.

Include hours, day, weeks and months


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
 
Temporary retail stalls are not covered by the Council’s public liability insurance. Stall operators are encouraged to hold their own public liability insurance.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
Hawker

Trading from a fixed location is not permitted. Hawking is not permitted in the central city, Akaroa township main business area, or Lyttelton main business area.


Hawkers are not covered by the Council’s public liability insurance and are encouraged to hold their own public liability insurance.


Please note that there is a file size limit on this form. The total size of all attachments must not exceed 30MB.
Declaration
I agree to comply with all the conditions in the Bylaw, the Policy, general conditions, any relevant code of conduct, and on the Permit while trading or performing in a public place.

I agree that the information collected will be used to ensure the effective processing of my application. It may be distributed to other Christchurch City Council departments, external agencies such as the police or NZTA, and for public notification as required. 
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