Apply for an amusement device permit

Before you operate an amusement device, you need to apply to us for an amusement device permit to operate. 

Please note that you must provide a copy of the current Certificate of Registration for each device, with your permit application.  All fees must be paid at time of application.

Amusement devices includes any fairground rides and any other mechanically powered rides used for rider entertainment. This includes but not limited to:

  • bumper boats
  • bumper cars
  • merry go rounds
  • minibikes.

Applications must be received at least 10 working days before the date of the event, or the application may be refused.

Criteria

  1. Amusement devices must be registered with NZ WorkSafe after your device has been certified by a registered engineer.

    Amusement devices (worksafe.govt.nz)

  2. The amusement device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device.
  3. You must provide a Certificate of Registration for each device along with your completed application form. 
  4. The application must be received at least 10 working days prior to the date of the event.
  5. All appropriate fees are paid. 

Online

Step 1.Gather supporting documents

You must provide a full copy of your current NZ WorkSafe certificate for the related amusement device.

Step 2.Complete application

Fill in our online form and attach any supporting documents:

Application for an Amusement Device permit

Step 3.Review application

We'll check your application is complete and that all criteria has been met. 

We will contact you to arrange payment of fees. 

Fees are $11.50 for one device and $2.30 for each additional device.

Step 4.Site inspection

Once fees are paid, we'll contact you to confirm the date and time of inspection. 

The device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device. 

Step 5.Receive permit

The inspector will issue your permit on the day of the site inspection, if the amusement device passes the inspection.

You must not operate the amusement device until you receive the permit. 

By email

Step 1.Gather supporting documents

You must provide a full copy of your current NZ WorkSafe certificate for the related amusement device.

Step 2.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.  

Application for an Amusement Device permit(PDF, 161KB)

Step 3.Email us

Email your completed application and supporting documents to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 4.Review application

We'll check your application is complete and that all criteria has been met.  

We will contact you to arrange payment of fees. 

Fees are $11.50 for one device and $2.30 for each additional device.

Step 5.Site inspection

Once fees are paid, we'll contact you to confirm the date and time of inspection.   

The device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device. 

Step 6.Receive permit

The inspector will issue your permit on the day of the site inspection, if the amusement device passes the inspection.

You must not operate the amusement device until you receive the permit. 

By post

Step 1.Gather supporting documents

You must provide a full copy of your current NZ WorkSafe certificate for the related amusement device.

Step 2.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.  

Application for an Amusement Device permit(PDF, 161KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed application and supporting documents to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Review application

We'll check your application is complete and that all criteria has been met.  

We will contact you to arrange payment of fees. 

Fees are $11.50 for one device and $2.30 for each additional device.

Step 5.Site inspection

Once fees are paid, we'll contact you to confirm the date and time of inspection.   

The device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device. 

Step 6.Receive permit

The inspector will issue your permit on the day of the site inspection, if the amusement device passes the inspection.

You must not operate the amusement device until you receive the permit. 

In person

Step 1.Gather supporting documents

You must provide a full copy of your current NZ WorkSafe certificate for the related amusement device.

Step 2.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.  

Application for an Amusement Device permit(PDF, 161KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring your completed application and supporting documents into one of our Customer Service Centres:

Te Iwitahi (civic centre)
 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Step 4.Review application

We'll check your application is complete and that all criteria has been met.  

We will contact you to arrange payment of fees. 

Fees are $11.50 for one device and $2.30 for each additional device.

Step 5.Site inspection

Once fees are paid, we'll contact you to confirm the date and time of inspection.   

The device must comply with the conditions set out in the NZ WorkSafe certificate for that device. 

Step 6.Receive permit

The inspector will issue your permit on the day of the site inspection, if the amusement device passes the inspection.

You must not operate the amusement device until you receive the permit. 

Enquiries

Fill in our online form to send us a general enquiry.

Enquire online

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