Policies

The policy provides information on how the Bylaws of South Taranaki will be administered.

Bylaw Administration Policy 2019

The policy outlines the Council’s responsibilities in relation to CCTV cameras in the Hawera Town Centre. The policy lists the locations of cameras and ensures the installation and operation of the system complies with the Privacy Act 1993.

CCTV Cameras in Hawera Public Places Policy 2017

The Council makes a significant contribution to the social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of the South Taranaki community, through its community funding grants. This Policy sets out the Council’s expectations for the application, administration, and allocation of funding, and outlines responsibilities of the Council, committees, and applicants.

Community Funding Policy (2021)

This policy outlines the level of support that the Council will provide in a grant for community-owned surveillance systems in a fair and equitable way; without hindering community ownership.

Community Surveillance Camera Systems Policy (2016)

The policy seeks to reduce potential risks posed to residents in the district by dangerous, affected or insanitary buildings; and provides a framework of how the Council will manage unsatisfactory building conditions.

Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy (2024)

This policy sets out how the Council will provide, maintain and (where necessary) remove trees within the road corridor, parks, and reserves.

District Tree Policy (2018)

The policy provides information about dog ownership within the South Taranaki District, along with Council’s management and regulation of dogs; to meet the needs and safety of the wider community.

Dog Control Policy (2019)

The policy provides shops with the opportunity to open and trade on Easter Sunday throughout the South Taranaki District.

Easter Sunday Trading Policy (2023)

Please note:

For most businesses trading on Good Friday is not allowed. This is regulated by the NZ Government. To find out if your business is allowed to trade on Good Friday or not click here: Opening for business or working this Easter? Know your rights and responsibilities | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (mbie.govt.nz)

1) Board venues

The Board Venues Policy provides a policy stance on the development of new board venues within the South Taranaki District. Currently the Council does not permit any stand-alone board venues from operating. TAB Venues Policy (2023)

2) Class 4 Gambling

The Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy provides a policy stance on the establishment, location and number of machines that may be operated at each venue, within the South Taranaki District. Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy (2023)

The purpose of this policy is to describe Council's role in providing affordable housing for the elderly and set out how Council will manage the activity, including funding, accommodation standards and tenancy management.

Housing For the Elderly Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework to enable a fair and consistent approach to the Council kerbside collection services for customers, which include general waste (household refuse, solid waste), approved recyclables (including glass) and greenwaste.

Kerbside Collection Policy (2016)

The policy defines what litter is, the infringement process undertaken by the Council, and a graduated level of litter infringements that can be issued.

Litter Infringement Policy 2021

This policy provides information to the public and staff on how the Council will manage personal information by following the thirteen principles of the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act).

Privacy Policy

This Policy sets out the Council’s expectations for the future acquisition and disposal of properties to ensure that Council properties are providing the maximum benefit to the District and properties that do not serve a useful purpose or provide a financial benefit are properly disposed of.

Property Acquisition and Disposal PolicyProperty Acquisition and Disposal Policy

This policy specifies the percentage discount that will be allowed for early payment of rates in the current financial year in terms of Section 55 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

Rates Discount Policy

This policy sets out when and how the Council will postpone property rates.

Rates Postponement Policy

The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Council will grant remission of rates and penalties on qualifying properties.

Rates Remission Policy

The purpose of this policy is to explain when and why the Council will grant a remission of rates on Māori freehold land, including penalties for late or non-payment.

Remission and Postponements of Rates on Maori Freehold Land Policy

The South Taranaki District Council (the Council) is responsible for the naming and renaming of roads (as defined under this Policy) within its District. Road names are used to accurately locate properties. This includes emergency services, postal and delivery services, utility services (such as power, telephone, and water), and electoral purposes; and contributes to making our communities safer. The naming of roads also provides the community with a sense of self, identity, cultural integrity and belonging.

The purpose of the Policy is to ensure that the approach to the naming and renaming of roads is consistent and there is a process to rename culturally offensive or inappropriate road names that is inclusive of mana whenua. Road names used should reflect the cultural identity of the District.

Road Naming Policy

Road Naming Application Form

Council will be proactive and demonstrate leadership by promoting a smoke and vape free lifestyle as being both desirable and the norm in South Taranaki. By focusing on five key areas, the Council will send a positive message that our children’s health and the environment should be protected from the effects of smoking.

Smoke-Free Environments (Public Spaces) Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to provide clarity to Council officers, contractors and agents, elected members and to the general public so that a consistent approach is used for the future management and maintenance of urban drains forming part of the stormwater network, for the following overarching reasons:

a) to mitigate the risk of flooding and damage to property in our towns;

b) to reduce risk of injury and death otherwise arising from flooding; and

c) to meet our service levels.

Stormwater Policy- Management of Public and Private Drains

This policy relates to dining on the footpath, roadway or public land which is under the ownership or control of the South Taranaki District Council for the purpose of al fresco dining. The South Taranaki District Council (STDC) retains control over the outdoor dining Permits to ensure that pedestrian flow is maintained, and visual amenities are not compromised. The policy relates to all areas across the South Taranaki District and is used to guide decisions on Street Café Permits.

A Street Café Permit allows the permit holder to utilise Council owned land to extend their business operating area for customers to eat and drink outdoors. This permit does not authorise the consent holder to sell food under the Food Act 2014 and alcohol under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol 2012.

Easily relocatable or temporary food and beverage stores or carts are not considered under this policy. This policy relates to permanent or semi-permanent dining arrangements.

Click here to read the Policy.

The policy outlines the requirements for the development and installation of underpasses. This includes how the Council will assess applications and what applicants are required to do, to utilise the road in a safe manner. The policy should be read in conjunction with the South Taranaki District Council’s Livestock Control Bylaw.

Underpass Policy (2019)

This policy outlines how the Council aims to effectively and safely operate its water supply and wastewater activities, and provide information to:

• Ensure that levels of water leakage are acceptable;
• Regularise how cross boundary water connections are addressed;
• Facilitate measurement of the amount of water supplied;
• Ensure that the electrical safety is addressed when properties have been earthed to the water supply network;
• Reduce the amount of rain water entering the sewerage system.

Water and Wastewater Connections Policy (2018)

This policy builds on the provisions of the South Taranaki District Council’s current and operative Water Supply Bylaw by introducing Water Supply Agreements for the larger water users.

Water Supply Agreements Policy