Sort your paperwork before Santa arrives!
Published on 29 November 2024
Christmas is fast approaching, and this means we want to give you a heads up about some closing dates for paperwork.
Building Consent and Resource Consent (not notified)
Under the Building Act 2004 and the Resource Management Act 1991 the Statutory Clock stops on 20 December and restarts on 10 January. Council continues to receive and work on consents up to 24 December 2024 and recommences on the 6 Jan 2025. The last day for Building Inspections will be 23 Dec 2024 and will recommence on 6 Jan 2025.
Alcohol – Special Licence
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, any days between 20 December and 15 January inclusive are deemed to be non-working days.
For events that are being held between 21 Dec 2024 and 15 Jan 2025, all applications must be received by us before 22 Nov 2024.
For licences that are due after 15 January 2025 or events being held after 15 Jan 2025, all applications must be received 20 working days before the expiry or the event.
Land Information Memorandum (LIM)
Last days for LIM applications to be received to be process this year is 6thDecember for standard and 17thDecember for urgent.
Food and Mobile Shops
Any new food registrations or Mobile Shop applications are required to be submitted by 20 December 2024.
Any applications received after this date will be processed beginning 6 January 2025.
Council Offices Open Hours
Council HQ in Ōamaru will be closed from noon 24 December 2024, reopening 8am 6 January 2025.
Waihemo Service Centre / Library will close noon 24 December 2024 reopening 8.30am 6 January 2025.