Public Places Bylaw under review

From Monday 14 July, South Taranaki residents will have the opportunity to give their feedback as Council reviews its Public Places Bylaw.

The Bylaw aims to protect the public from nuisance, maintain public health and safety and control the use of our public places (such as sports grounds, playgrounds, parks and reserves, walkways, footpaths, roads, event venues and car parks). These are areas where high public use can create conflicts, nuisances or safety issues.

The Council is proposing to include the current bylaws for Public Swimming Pools, Skate Devices Control and Mobile Traders within the Public Places Bylaw, as well as making some other changes.

To get more details on what is proposed or to make a submission, click here (please note this will not be available until Monday 14 July), your local LibraryPlus or the Council Administration Building on Albion Street, Hāwera.

Submissions close at 4pm on Monday 18 August 2025.