Low impact events
We will view your event application and get in contact with you if we require any additional information within 20 working days.
Medium and high impact events
Once we receive your event application, we will send you an email outlining the information we require to permit your event, the templates you will need to complete and the date that you will need to have everything returned to us by.
We may request more documentation if required.
What next?
Our team will assess your application first and will be in touch if you need to provide further information. Here's what you might need:
If you are having food vendors, you will need to provide more details about your food vendors using the form below
If you are having a stall, craft or trading activities at your event you will need to apply for a public place permit.
Apply for a public place permit
Any event affecting the roads and footpaths (there are some exceptions) must have an approved Traffic Management Plan.
If you wish to close a road for an event then you will need to submit your Traffic Management Plan at least 90 days before the event as a closure legally requires public advertising, notification letters, and signage.
Apply for a Traffic Management Plan
As part of your event organisation, you must always maintain safe and unimpeded access for the public along the footpath or public space. If you can't meet the safety criteria, apply for a Corridor Access Request.
Apply for a Corridor Access Request
If you’re having a temporary structure such as a marquee or stage at your event you may need building consent these applications can take up to 20 working days to process and decide on any conditions.
Check the criteria
If you are expecting more than 3000 attendees, you may require a resource consent.
Check the criteria
If you're selling alcohol, you'll need an alcohol licence.
Apply for it
If you are supplying alcohol with no sale, you'll need a special license. These must be lodged at least 20 working days before your event is held. For large events, please lodge applications at least 30 working days before.
Apply for it
Final steps
Once your event application is approved we’ll book your public space, send your event permit, and be in touch with any further information.
