Licences & Registrations

  • Alcohol Licensing

    Around 140 Licences of various types are issued per year. Inspections of premises will be carried out by Council Licensing Inspectors on an annual basis to ensure that they comply with their licence conditions.
  • Drones / Unmanned Vehicles

    Property owner consent is required to fly drones/UAVs/Model aircraft over land that is owned, managed or leased by Council. This Policy outlines the approach Manawatu District Council is taking to property owner consent.
  • Food Safety

    Starting a new food business can be exciting but there are rules to follow and there are different rules depending on how many risks you need to manage in making and selling your food type.
  • Registration Of Food Businesses

    Starting a new food business can be exciting but there are rules to follow including registering your business.
  • Water Testing

    The Manawatū District Council no longer provides water sampling kits. We recommend directly contacting one of the accredited water testing laboratories.