There are a number of activities that require permits or permission to carry out in Manukau parks.
Park Bookings
Filming
Running a commercial business (concessions).
Park bookings
To make a booking to use a council reserve, please contact the Parks Booking Officer on 09 262 8900, extn 8750 or fax 09 262 5414. There is a three day minimum notice required for any booking.
If you are organising a major event, you will need to 
apply for a permit (PDF 116kb). Please make sure you read our events page to check what else you need to consider.
Filming
Our parks provide a perfect backdrop for filming. If you would like to film on a council reserve you will need to apply for a permit.
For further information please read Filming in Manukau webpage
Concessions
If you want to run a commercial activity on one of Manukau's parks you will need to apply for a concession.
What is a concession?
A concession is official authorisation to operate on a park(s) by Manukau City Council. Authorisation is required for any commercial activity taking place within a park boundary. Examples of a concession include:
- Hire services
- Food and drink vending
- Instruction activities
- Commercial education.
Why do I need to apply for a concession?
Our primary aim is to protect our:
- Beaches
- Native forest
- Wildlife habitats
- Open space resources in Manukau.
A concession ensures that commercial activities don't spoil these areas and that the provided services / facilities are appropriate for the requested site.
A concession gives you a legal right to carry out your proposed activity in Manukau park(s). It also sets out tje guidelines for operation to ensure a secure relationship between both Manukau Parks and the concessionaire.
Concessionaires are required to pay concession fees for the privilege of obtaining commercial or other benefits from public land. These fees will be the result of negotiations and may be charged as either a:
- Percentage of the gross revenue
- Per hectare
- Per head
- Per trip charge
- A fixed fee
- Or a combination of these depending on the activity.
Sometimes concessions are publicly tendered although most are initiated by the individual or firm approaching Manukau Parks seeking permission to run a particular business.
How do I apply?
Contact us by email, or phone 09 262 8900 extn 8495 with the following information:
- Name and contact for company / provider
- Description of the service and how it will enhance recreational opportunity or the enjoyment of parks
- Compan y /provider's past experience in providing the services
- Desired period of operation (e.g. annual or a selected season) and likely days and hours of operation
- Desired location(s)
- Site requirements and outline of any equipment / structures involved
- Outline of how environmental, traffic, and safety impacts will be considered.
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