Most car parking throughout the district is free and not subject to time limits. However time limits do apply in the central business district's (CBD's) of Hawera and Eltham. Hawera and Eltham are the only towns which have a Parking Officer who patrols the parking areas. The Parking Officer is responsible for making sure that people do not abuse the restricted time limit parking and that vehicles are safe (i.e. they have an up to date Warrant of Fitness, Registration, good tyres etc)
Free Public Car Parking
In Hawera there are 4 free public carparks with no time limits. These are situated on Albion Street opposite the Information Centre, Princes Street outside the front entrance to the council offices, Napier Street and Little Regent Street opposite the Catholic Church.
Motorcycle/disability parks
Motorcycle parks in Hawera are located in Victoria Street, outside Morriesons Cafe and Restaurant, High Street outside Robertsons Pharmacy , and Princes Street, outside White Hart Hotel, National Bank, Harris Taylor Accountants and Westpac Bank.
Disabilty parks in Hawera are located on High Street by the library, Robertsons Pharmacy, Blokeswear and Cinnamon Lodge. There is also a park on Union Street by Paperplus, and one on Regent Street outside the Gealto Cafe. Eltham has a disability park situated in Bridge Street East. These parks all have a 2 hour time limit on them.
Vehicle Safety and Compliance
The District Parking Officer has the authority to fine vehicle owners whose vehicles are unsafe (e.g. bald tyres) or do not have up-to-date Warrant of Fitness or vehicle registration.
Paying Fines
There are a number of ways to pay fines. You can mail, use Automatic Payment, Online Banking, or come in person to any one of our 8 locations throughout the district. See below for more details.
MAIL
Please post your cheque to the address below and make sure you have enclosed your remittance advice so you get your receipt.
South Taranaki District Council
Private Bag 902
Hawera 4640
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT
Automatic payment allows you to pay direct from your bank account over a period of time. Please contact the Council's Regulatory Services Manager on (06) 278 0555 or toll free 0800 111 323 to see if this method of payment is a suitable or appropriate way to pay your fine.
Your automatic payment form will need to be sent to your bank account for processing. Click here to access the automatic payment form, complete the details and forward to your bank.
ONLINE BANKING
If you have the option, Online Banking is one of the easiest ways to pay fines. By using your own bank’s online services you should be able to select or set up the Council as a payee to make payments. Using your banks own online service allows you to pay for a number of things like Dog Registrations, Rates, Water Rates, Building & Resource Consents.
Please make sure you clearly identify exactly what it is you are paying and remember to use your property number when putting in your payment details, so we can receipt you correctly.
Also note; if you shift properties your property number will need to be changed.
CREDIT CARD
You can pay fines over the phone by simply giving us your credit card details. Call the Council on (06) 278 0555 or 0800 111 323. The Council ony accepts Mastercard and Visa.
IN PERSON
Fines can be paid in person at the following locations across the district:
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Contact Centre – Hawera Administration Building – Albion Street
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Hawera LibraryPlus – High Street
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Manaia LibraryPlus – South Road
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Opunake LibraryPlus – Tasman Street
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Kaponga LibraryPlus – Victoria Street
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Eltham LibraryPlus – High Street
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Patea LibraryPlus – Egmont Street
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Waverley LibraryPlus – Weraroa Road
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or creditcard.
