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Business operations

Hairdressing premises, gaming machines, campground operators, funeral directors and people who want to trade in public spaces all need licenses or permits to operate in Kāpiti. There's also things to think about if you want to film around our stunning district.

We all love a great hairdresser, and our hairdressers do an amazing job of looking after us; including following...

Trading in public places

In most situations, you need a Council trading licence if you want to sell something in a public place for private...

Gaming machines

We're responsible for setting policies around the numbers and locations of Class 4 gaming machines ('pokies') and TAB...

Filming in public places

Think about what you might need to do to make sure you have a successful filming experience in Kāpiti. Applying for a...

Performing and busking

Busking and public performances on the Kāpiti Coast are managed through our Public Places Bylaw 2017. This includes...

If you buy another kind of registered premises, such as a campground, funeral parlour, or other premises, you’ll need to...

Information for businesses

There are a lot of things to think about when starting or making changes to an existing business. Our staff are happy...