How to apply for a permit
You can apply for a permit either:
- online via our MyPorirua customer portal or
- fill in our hard copy permit application form, then bring it to our Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua, and pay the required fee.
You will also need a certificate of registration from WorkSafe.
Your permit will take 10 working days to process.
Fees apply from 1 July 2020 and include GST.
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Description
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Fee
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One amusement device, operated for up to seven days
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$11.50
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For each additional device for the first seven days or part thereof
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$2.30
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For each device per each further period of seven days or part thereof
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$1.15
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We will check:
- the ground can support the device without risk of subsiding
- there is enough clearance to prevent people from being injured when the device is operated
- passenger loading platforms and other places for accessing the device can be kept clear of debris and obstructions and not get slippery
- suitable fire extinguishers are provided
- electrical safety can be maintained
- protective fences or barriers are erected if needed
- operators are aged at least 18 years and trained and competent to operate the device safely.
- the operation complies with our General Bylaw 1991.
What is an amusement device?
An amusement device is any mechanically powered unit that takes riders, such as:
- merry-go-rounds
- ferris wheels
- roller coasters
- bumper cars and boats
- indoor go-karts
- three- and four-wheeled mini-bikes
- parasails
- jet skis
- bungy jumping operations.
Bouncy castles, inflatable slides and non-powered equipment are not considered amusement devices.
