Some businesses or operations in Porirua City need to be registered under the Health Regulations 1966 if it falls under one of the following three categories:
See the information below for what you need to do, the fees and the forms.
All hairdressing premises including mobile shops must be registered with us and comply with the set minimum hygiene standards.
A hairdresser's shop means any premises, other than premises occupied by a customer, where a hairdresser carries on his or her business or practice.
Note: This includes a mobile hairdressing shop, a hairdresser's home where that is being used for business purposes but does not include a customer's home.
If you are thinking about buying an existing hairdressing business, contact us on (04) 237 5089 to discuss your proposals. We'll give you advice on what you need to do to be successful.
If you're thinking about starting a new business, we can help you with the planning process to ensure you meet all our requirements.
If you operate, or intend to operate as a funeral director, you must be registered.
Your mortuary must comply with the Health (Burial) Regulations 1946, which detail the location, construction method, work surfaces, hygiene standards, facilities and maintenance standards required.
Camping grounds and relocatable home parks must be registered in accordance with the requirements of the Camping Ground Regulations 1985.
If you are proposing to set up a new camping ground or relocatable home park, you will require both a building consent and resource consent.
Note: You must have all resource consents and building bonsents required before you start any site work.
Contact us on (04) 237 5089 before you start work to discuss your proposals.
If an existing business changes owners, the new owner needs to notify us and pay the transfer fee.
You can apply to register a new health premises or change the ownership of an existing business in our MyPorirua online portal.
If you wish to download a paper copy of the application forms you can do so here:
