Health licences
Camping grounds (not providing food) are required to obtain a health license from Council
For seasonal updates, please read our health newsletters below:
As of July 2025, hairdressers and barbers are not required to register with Council. If you have any questions or would like to complain about a hairdresser or barber, please contact WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) on freephone 0800 030 040.
In July 2025, the Ministry of Health have published the "Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers”.
As of 10 September 2026, Mortuaries and funeral directors are not required to register with Council. If you have any questions or would like to complain about a Mortuaries or funeral director, please contact WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) on freephone 0800 030 040.
In August 2026, the Ministry of Health have published the "Red tape tipline continues fixing the problems no one else will | Beehive.govt.nz"
In accordance with the Camping Ground Regulations 1985, if you operate a Camping Ground, you must be registered with the Council.
Camping Ground Regulations 1985
A camping ground licence is renewable on an annual basis, and a renewal reminder letter will be sent out prior to the required renewal date.
Camping grounds preparing and selling food products to the public are also required to register under The Food Act 2014.
Beauty therapy, tattooing and piercing businesses do not need to register in the Far North District. This may change in the future.
If you are a customer of one of these businesses and you believe that your health has been affected during a visit, you can lodge a complaint with Council.
If you want to register a health business in the Far North District, you can register by submitting a completed Health Licence Application Form.
Please ensure your premises meets building and planning requirements before you apply. You can contact a duty building officer or duty planner by calling free phone 0800 920 029. Registration is renewable on an annual basis (1 July each year) and the fee for renewing a health license or applying for a new health license can be found in the Councils “Fees and Charges”.
Please fill out the Change of Occupier Application Form if the occupier for a health business has changed.