Offensive Trade & Drying Bed Access

The following operations require an Offensive Trade Licence under Schedule 3 of the Health Act 1956

You require drying bed access when:

You are removing waste and wish to dispose it into Council's oxidation ponds.

How do I apply?

You will need to complete an application form. This is also available from the Waipukurau Library and Service Centre in Kitchener Street, Waipukurau or the main Council Office at 32 Ruataniwha Street, Waipawa. You may also phone Council on 06-857-7731 and request that a form be posted to you.

Who do I call?

If you would like more information either e-mail bobbi.orr@chbdc.govt.nz or phone Council on 06-857-8060.

What we need from you

Once you have completed the application form you need to forward it along with the $135 fee to Council either by dropping it into our Waipukurau or Waipawa office or by posting it to:

Central Hawke's Bay District Council
PO Box 127
WAIPAWA 4240

Fees vary depending on activity.

For example;

  • An operation which includes a depot and trucking operation has a registration fee per truck of $120.
  • For an offensive trade operation within a building or premise that generates trade waste, the fee is $135. Please contact the council for drying bed access fees.

The process

Fill in the application form and deliver to Council along with the appropriate fee. You will need to contact the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Healthcare Hawke's Bay may need to be contacted depending on the amount of waste product used.

An inspection may be required.