Fees and Charges
Nelson City Council collects a range of fees and charges. The fees and charges set by Council start applying on 1 July 2024, unless otherwise stated.
All fees and charges are GST inclusive unless otherwise stated.
Arts and culture
For more information on facility hire visit Council’s Venues website at venues.nelson.govt.nz.
Founders Heritage Park
Learn more about Founders Heritage Park
Non-commercial meeting/cultural/community events
Jaycee Room | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $61.00 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $123.20 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $351.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Granary | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $117.20 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $246.80 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $618.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Energy Centre | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $61.00 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $123.20 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $618.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Private social functions (excluding weddings)
Jaycee Room | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $70.00 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $187.50 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $493.50 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Granary | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $140.40 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $374.80 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $987.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Energy Centre | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $117.60 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $234.40 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $1,169.50 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Commercial use
Jaycee Room | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $147.00 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $293.20 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $585.50 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Granary | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $351.00 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $702.00 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $1,169.50 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Energy Centre | |
3hrs (plus cleaning costs) | $293.20 |
9am-5pm (plus cleaning costs) | $585.00 |
24hrs (incl. cleaning costs) | $1,849.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Function Hire
(including cleaning costs)
Church ceremony – 2 hours | $234.40 |
Ground Hire – less than 100 people | $62.20 |
Ground Hire – more than 100 people | $370.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Full Park Hire (including cleaning costs excl. GST)
Commercial public event, no alcohol | $3,216.00 |
Commercial public event with alcohol | $4,269.00 |
Low impact community events | $1,585.00 |
Commercial private event with/without alcohol (wedding) | $1,871.00 |
Pack-in and pack-out hire days charged at 50% of the rate for area hired | 50% |
Fees and Charges
Visitor entrance fee (Non resident over 16) | $12.10 |
Concession | $5.20 |
Under 16-year-olds | $5.20 |
Families | $30.00 |
Student (over 16) and Seniors | $7.90 |
Local residents | Free |
Broadgreen House
Learn more about Broadgreen House
Fees and charges |
2024/25 |
Visitor entrance fee (non-resident over 16) |
$7.90 |
Children |
$2.10 |
Families |
$16.90 |
Local residents |
Free |
Isel House
Fees and charges |
2024/25 |
Visitor entrance fee (non-resident over 16) |
$7.90 Donation |
Local residents |
Free |
Campgrounds
Brook Valley Holiday Park
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust now operates the Brook Valley Holiday Park.
Please visit the campground website brookcampground.nz for further information or to make an online booking.
Maitai Valley Camp
Learn more about Maitai Valley Camp
Fees |
2024/25 |
Long Term Occupants (weekly fee) |
|
Site only |
$109.80 |
Additional adult living on same site |
$42.20 |
Child living on same site |
$21.10 |
Camping (max. stay 50 days) |
|
Powered sites |
|
Tent sites includes vans per person (adult) |
$26.90 |
Tent sites includes vans per person (child 6 - 14) |
$10.00 |
Tent sites includes vans per child (under 6 years old) |
Free |
Non-powered sites |
|
Tent sites includes vans per person (adult) |
$14.20 |
Tent sites includes vans per person (child 6 - 14) |
$10.00 |
Tent sites includes vans per child (under 6 years old) |
Free |
Single Cabin (max. 4 people) |
|
Standard 1 person |
$59.60 |
Standard 2 people |
$71.30 |
Additional adult |
$17.40 |
Additional 14 years and under |
$6.30 |
Other |
|
Hot Showers |
$2 |
Laundry/Washing Machine |
$2 |
Wi-Fi access (24 hours) |
$5.80 |
Wi-Fi access (week) |
$30.10 |
Wi-Fi access (month) |
$60.20 |
Cemeteries and crematorium
Cemeteries
Learn more about our Cemeteries
Burial Plots |
2024/25 fee |
Adult Plot |
$3,150 |
Child Plot (1 – 12) |
$1,710.10 |
Infant Plot - up to 1 year including stillborn |
No change |
Ash Plots |
|
Lawn Ash Plot |
$856.40 |
Standard Ash Plot (up to two urns) |
$956.70 |
Standard Ash Plot (up to four urns) |
$1,260.00 |
Family Ash Plot (up to eight urns) |
$1,717.10 |
Plaque Only Plot |
$362.20 |
Burial Interments |
|
Adult Burial |
$1,372.80 |
Child Burial (1-12 years) |
$785.70 |
Infant burial (up to 1 year including stillborn) |
$380.20 |
Disinterment |
$3,819.60 |
Reinterment |
$1,621.00 |
Ashes Interments |
|
Ash Interment |
$296.70 |
Ash Interment - Double |
$415.00 |
Ash Disinterment |
$296.70 |
Weekend additional fee on any plot (Sat and Sun, 10am – 2pm) |
$290.40 |
Additional Fees |
|
Out of District– Non-Nelson Resident (Burial Plot) |
$2,196.50 |
Out of District – Non-Nelson Resident (Ash Plot) |
$764.50 |
Weekend Burial |
$333.70 |
Weekend Ash interment |
$290.40 |
Public Holiday – Ash Interment |
$375.90 |
Public Holiday – Burial |
$860.60 |
Late fee p/hr |
$379.10 |
Transfer of interest: For transfer of interest in any purchase of exclusive right of burial in any plot. |
$191.10 |
Approval of installation of plaque: Plaques are to meet the Council's specifications and bylaws. |
$115.10 |
Records: Genealogical Research - the first hour is free, thereafter a single charge per hour is due. |
$97.10 |
Crematorium
Learn more about our Crematorium
Cremation Fees |
2024/25 fees |
Adult Cremation (13 years and older) |
$1,034.50 |
Oversize Casket cremation |
$1,346.90 |
Child Cremation (1-12 years) |
$829.10 |
Infant Cremation |
No charge |
Additional Cremation Fees |
2024/25 |
Out of Hours - Adult Cremation |
$206.60 |
Out of Hours - Child Cremation |
$105.80 |
Saturday – Adult Cremation |
$206.60 |
Saturday – Child Cremation |
$105.80 |
Sunday or public holiday – Adult Cremation |
$519.10 |
Sundays or public holiday – Child Cremation |
$205.40 |
Chapel Hire – Service (30 minutes to 2 hours) |
$492.70 |
Chapel Hire – Committal (up to 30 minutes) |
$99.50 |
Community properties
For more information on facility hire visit Council’s Venues website at venues.nelson.govt.nz.
Wakapuaka Memorial Hall
Learn more about the Wakapuaka Memorial Hall
Hire |
2024/25 |
Commercial - Business Seminars/ Conferences |
|
Whole Building (Full Day) |
$430.10 |
Whole Building (Evening) |
$246.80 |
Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) |
$221.90 |
Hourly rate (Evening) |
NA |
Hourly rate (Morning/Afternoon) |
NA |
Community Charge (Meeting, cultural and community events) |
|
Whole Building (Full Day) |
$181.60 |
Whole Building (Evening) |
$123.50 |
Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) |
$64.50 |
Hourly rate (Evening) |
N/A |
Hourly rate (Morning/Afternoon) |
N/A |
Sport Activities and Practice |
|
Whole Building (Full Day) |
$105.30 |
Whole Building (Evening) |
$70.10 |
Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) |
$46.30 |
Hourly rate (Evening) |
$19.20 |
Hourly rate (Morning/Afternoon) |
$15.80 |
Private Charge (Social functions) |
|
Whole Building (Full Day) |
$236.50 |
Whole Building (Evening) |
$193.60 |
Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) |
$104.10 |
Hourly rate (Evening) |
NA |
Hourly rate (Morning/Afternoon) |
NA |
Trafalgar Street Hall
Learn more about the Trafalgar Street Hall
Hire |
2023/24 |
Commercial Charges |
|
Ticket Performance Events/Shows |
|
Whole Building (Full Day) |
$508.30 |
Whole Building (Evening) |
$254.70 |
Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) |
$154.70 |
Commercial Charge |
|
Hall (Per Day) |
$604.50 |
Hall (Evening) |
$363.40 |
Hall (Morning/Afternoon) |
$363.40 |
Whole Building (Per Day) |
$907.80 |
Community Charge Non-commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
Hall (Full Day) |
$363.40 |
Hall (Evening) |
$182.30 |
Hall (Morning/Afternoon) |
$182.30 |
Small Meeting Room (Full Day) |
$144.90 |
Small Meeting Room (Evening) |
$72.40 |
Small Meeting Room (Morning/Afternoon) |
$72.40 |
Small Meeting Room (per hour) |
$14.60 |
Sports Activities and Practice |
|
Hall (Full Day) |
$363.40 |
Hall (Evening) |
$182.30 |
Hall (Morning/Afternoon) |
$182.30 |
Hourly rate (Evening) |
$30.50 |
Hourly rate (morning) |
$22.60 |
Private Charge - Social functions |
|
Hall (Full Day) |
$508.30 |
Hall (Evening) |
$254.70 |
Hall (Morning/Afternoon) |
$254.70 |
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre
Learn more about Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre
Community centre hire:
Hire |
2024/25 |
Tui Room - Main Hall (includes kitchen) |
|
Private social functions |
|
Full Hall Hire (all day) |
$676.90 |
Full Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$447.10 |
Full Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$112.00 |
Half Main Hall Hire (all day) |
$338.40 |
Half Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$224.10 |
Half Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$84.90 |
Meeting - Non- commercial/cultural and community events |
|
Full Hall Hire (all day) |
$447.10 |
Full Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$295.50 |
Full Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$74.60 |
Half Main Hall Hire (all day) |
$224.10 |
Half Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$148.30 |
Half Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$37.20 |
Commercial use (seminars or expos) |
|
Full Hall Hire (all day) |
$807.10 |
Full Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$532.00 |
Full Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$133.60 |
Half Main Hall Hire (all day) |
$404.10 |
Half Main Hall Hire (half day) |
$266.00 |
Half Main Hall Hire (1 hour) |
$66.70 |
Kererū - Ground Floor Function Rooms |
|
Commercial Use (Seminars or expos) |
|
Function room (all day) |
$442.60 |
Function room (half day) |
$292.00 |
Function room (Evening) |
$320.30 |
Function room (1 hour) |
$72.40 |
Private Social Functions (weddings/ birthdays) |
|
Function room (all day) |
$380.40 |
Function room (half day) |
$251.20 |
Function room (Evening) |
$272.80 |
Function room (1 hour) |
$62.20 |
Meeting - Non- Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
Function room (all day) |
$110.90 |
Function room (half day) |
$74.60 |
Function room (Evening) |
$80.30 |
Function room (1 hour) |
$19.20 |
Mātui Room - Ground Floor Function Room |
|
Commercial Use (seminars or expos) |
|
All day |
$99.60 |
Half day/evening |
$50.90 |
1 hour |
$19.20 |
Private Social Functions (weddings/birthdays) |
|
All day |
$87.10 |
Half-day/evening |
$47.50 |
1 hour |
NA |
Meeting - Non- Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
All day |
$23.80(all times) |
Half-day/evening |
|
1 hour |
|
Korimako - Ground Floor Function Room |
|
Commercial Use (seminars or expos) |
|
All day |
$80.30 |
Half-day/evening |
$40.60 |
1 hour |
$9.20 |
Private Social Functions (weddings/birthdays) |
|
All day |
$65.60 |
Half-day/evening |
$33.90 |
1 hour |
NA |
Meeting - Non- Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
All day |
$53.10 |
Half-day/evening |
$27.10 |
1 hour |
NA |
Kārearea Room - Upper Floor Function Room |
|
Commercial Use (seminars or expos) |
|
All day |
$399.60 |
Half-day |
$263.70 |
Evening |
$286.40 |
1 hour |
$66.70 |
Private Social Functions (weddings/birthdays) |
|
All day |
$343.00 |
Half-day |
$226.40 |
Evening |
$246.80 |
1 hour |
$56.60 |
Meeting - Non- Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
All day |
$262.60 |
Half-day |
$173.20 |
Evening |
$189.00 |
1 hour |
$44.10 |
Kōtuku - Upper Floor Breakout Room (and Northern Deck) |
|
Commercial Use (seminars or expos) |
|
All day |
$224.10 |
Half-day |
$148.30 |
Evening |
$159.50 |
1 hour |
$37.20 |
Private Social Functions (weddings/birthdays) |
|
All day |
$191.10 |
Half-day |
$127.80 |
Evening |
$137.80 |
1 hour |
$32.70 |
Meeting - Non- Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
All day |
$148.20 |
Half-day |
$96.20 |
Evening |
$106.30 |
1 hour |
$24.80 |
Montgomery Square Superloo
2023/24 |
|
Superloo admittance |
$0.20 |
Shower |
$2 |
Locker |
$1 |
Towel |
$2 |
Laundry - Cold wash |
$3 |
Laundry - Warm wash |
$4 |
Dryer |
$4 |
Environmental Management
Activities under the Food Act
Learn more about Activities under the Food Act
Activity |
2024/25 fee |
New Registration Food control plan |
$333 initial fee Plus $207 per hour after the first 1½ hours |
New Registration National programme |
$226 initial fee Plus $207 per hour after the first hour |
Renewal Food control plan or national programme |
$113 initial fee Plus $207 per hour after the first ½ hour |
Amendment to Registration Food control plan or national programme |
$113 initial fee Plus $207 per hour after the first ½ hour |
Voluntary suspension Voluntary suspension of food control plan or national programme |
$113 initial fee Plus $207 per hour after the first ½ hour |
Verification Includes site visits, corrective action follow-up, correspondence and documentation for food control plans. |
$207 per hour |
Compliance Investigation of complaint resulting in the issue of an improvement notice by food safety officer or application for review of improvement notice. |
$207 per hour |
Monitoring Monitoring for food safety and suitability (where there is compliance) |
No charge |
Note: time charged per hour will be measured to the nearest 15 minute interval.
Resource Management Act 1991
Learn more about the Resource Management Act 1991
Resource Consent Processing and Monitoring, Designations, Plan Changes, all other activities under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) will attract an initial charge (deposit) payable at the time of lodging an application as per Section 1 below.
Where the cost of processing the consent is not fully covered by the initial fixed charge (deposit), additional charges will be applied (under Section 36(5) of the RMA). Only additional charges can be objected to under Section 357B of the RMA.
Section 2 below lists the various methods of how costs may be charged to a consent.
- Initial fixed charges (deposits)
Activity |
2024/25 charge |
|
1.1 |
All activities (other than listed below) |
$3000 |
1.2 |
Subdivision 1-3 lots Subdivision 4 plus lots |
$3000 $5,800 |
1.3 |
Bore permits; Certificate of Compliance; Change of consent notice; Culverts, weirs and other minor structures on the bed of watercourses; Existing Use Certificate; Extension of lapsing period; Fast track consents (controlled status only); Fences; Flats Plan update and check; Outline Plan approvals; Relocate building; Removal or trimming of trees listed in the Nelson Resource Management Plan (supported and carried out by a suitably qualified arborist); Right of Way approval; Signs; Simple consent process; Transfer/part transfer of Permits |
$655 |
1.4 |
Issue of a notice confirming a boundary (or a marginal or temporary) activity is a permitted activity (no additional charges or refunds apply) |
$695 |
1.5 |
NOTIFIED APPLICATIONS: Additional charges for applications requiring notification/ limited notification. (This charge must be paid prior to notifying the application and is in addition to the initial charge paid when the application is lodged). |
$9,150 |
1.6 |
Removal of trees listed in the Nelson Resource Management Plan that are confirmed in writing by a qualified arborist (level 5 NZQA or equivalent), as diseased or a threat to public safety. |
No charge |
1.7 |
Heritage Buildings: Non-notified application to conserve and restore heritage building, place or object listed in the Nelson Resource Management Plan. |
No charge |
1.8 |
Private Plan changes (Note: Council’s policy is to recover 95% of the costs involved for the whole process from the applicant). |
$13,068 |
1.9 |
Heritage Orders |
$4,572.50 |
1.10 Where an application involves multiple consents the initial charge is payable at the higher rate plus $1,000 for each accompanying application.
1.11 Where all or part of any initial charge (deposit) is not paid at application time, the Council reserves the right to not process that application.
- Costs Charged to a Consent (less the initial fixed sum of money paid in accordance with section 1 above)
Details |
2024/25 charge |
|
2.1 |
Council Staff – all staff time inclusive of overhead component associated with processing and assessing applications. |
$230 per hour |
2.2 |
Hearings Panel Charges: |
|
- per Councillor as Commissioner (rate set by Remuneration Authority) |
$93 per hour |
|
- Councillor as Chairperson (rate set by Remuneration Authority) |
$116 per hour |
|
- Independent Commissioner (requested by applicant) |
Cost |
|
- Independent Commissioner (requested by submitter) |
Cost less Councillor rate (applicant pays the Councillor rate) |
|
- Independent Commissioner(s) required for expertise or due to conflict of interest issues |
Cost |
|
2.3 |
Legal advisors and consultants engaged by Council, or reports commissioned, after discussion with the applicant, to provide expertise not available in-house under s.92(2) RMA. |
Cost plus administration charges |
2.4 |
Experts and consultants engaged by Council to undertake assessment of an application where the complexity of the application necessitates external expertise, or where resource consent processing is required to be outsourced due to conflict of interest issues (this is not a s92(2) RMA commissioning). |
Cost plus administration charges |
2.5 |
All disbursements, such as telephone calls, courier delivery services, all public notification costs, postage for notified applications and document copying charges. |
Cost plus administration charges |
2.6 |
Consultants engaged by the Council where skills are normally able to be provided by in-house staff or when Council staff workloads are unusually high. |
$230 per hour |
2.7 |
Urban Design Panel reviews a proposal before a resource consent application is lodged (except for circumstances identified in 2.8 below). |
No charge |
2.8 |
The applicant agrees (as per 2.3 above) to the Urban Design Panel reviewing the proposal after a resource consent application is lodged; or |
Cost plus administration charges (an estimate of costs is available on request) |
2.9 |
Where the applicant requests under s357AB independent commissioner(s) for an objection under s357A(1)(f) or (g), the applicant will meet the costs for that hearing. |
Cost plus administration charges |
Monitoring Charges
2.11.1 If monitoring is required, a one-off charge of $230 will be invoiced as part of the consent cost. Any extra work that is required to monitor compliance with the consent conditions will be charged at the hourly charge out rate for Council staff in 2.1 above and separately invoiced.
2.11.2 Monitoring charges associated with review of information required to be provided by a condition of resource consent will be charged for at the appropriate hourly charge out rate for Council staff or actual cost for specialist consultant.
2.11.3 Where the applicant is required or authorised to monitor the activity, the Council’s costs in receiving and assessing the monitoring information will be charged directly to the consent holder at the appropriate hourly charge out rate for Council staff or actual cost of the specialist involved.
2.11.4 Where permitted activity monitoring is able to be charged under legislative provisions (such as the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry), the time taken by Monitoring Officers will be invoiced at the hourly charge out rate for Council staff in 2.1 above.
2.11.5 Where annual monitoring is required up to half an hour of staff time per year, a higher initial monitoring fixed fee up front may be charged, or the consent may identify regular intervals when monitoring charges will be invoiced calculated on anticipated staff time multiplied by a stated number of years for these types of consents.
Administration Charges
Item/Details |
2024/25 charge |
|
2.12.1 |
Insurance levy – for each resource consent. |
$31.70 |
2.12.2 |
Street naming and numbering (costs of reporting to Hearings Panel and advising all statutory agencies). |
Council hourly charge out rate in 2.1 above |
2.12.3 |
Street numbering – application for alteration. |
$158.50 |
2.12.4 |
Documents for execution – removal of building line restrictions; easement documents, caveats, covenants and other documents to be registered with LINZ presented after subdivision processed or where not associated with a subdivision application. |
$221.75 |
2.12.5 |
Certificate under Overseas Investment Act. |
$470 |
2.12.6 |
Confirmation of compliance with the Nelson Resource Management Plan for NZ Qualifications Authority. |
$470 |
2.12.7 |
Confirmation of compliance with the Nelson Resource Management Plan for alcohol licence applications. |
$89.75 |
2.12.8 |
Section 357 Administration charge. |
$412 |
2.12.9 |
Private right-of-way – review against existing names and advising all statutory agencies where appropriate. |
$412 |
2.12.10 |
Authentication report for small-scale solid-fuel burning appliance or open fire. |
$148 |
2.12.11 |
Removal of designation. |
$390.70 |
2.12.12 |
Swing Mooring annual charge (monitoring costs are additional, refer 2.10.3 above). |
$95 |
2.12.13 |
Transfer of Consents to new owner (S.135(1)(a), S.136(1), S.136(2)(a), or S.137(2)(a) Resource Management Act) |
$311.50 |
2.12.14 |
Claiming a swing mooring the Council removed from the Coastal Marine Area that did not have a coastal permit |
$385.50 |
2.12.15 |
Claiming a vessel that was towed and hauled out of the Coastal Marine Area as it was tied to a non- consented mooring that was uplifted |
Cost for tow and haul out |
Discount for Late Consents
2.13.1 Where statutory processing timeframes have not been met a discount of 1% of the total of the administrative charges imposed for every working day on which the application remains unprocessed beyond the time limit, up to a maximum of 50 working days will apply.
- Invoicing
- Where processing costs exceed the level of the initial charge (deposit), monthly invoices for any additional charges may be sent to the applicant.
- Annual swing mooring charges shall be due on 1 December. The initial payment is due within 30 days of the mooring being installed. Moorings installed 1 December to 1 June will incur the full annual charge. Moorings installed from 1 June to 30 November will be charged half of the annual charge. The Council reserves the right to agree to other arrangements in writing.
- The Council has no obligation to perform any action on any application until the charges for the action have been paid in full; such payment will be required by the 20th of the month following invoice.
- Where any interim invoice is disputed, work on processing the application will be stopped until the matter is resolved at the discretion of the Manager Consents and Compliance.
- The option of monthly invoices only, in lieu of initial charges, may be available on strict credit conditions as follows:
- The consent process, or Council involvement in the project, is likely to extend over a period in excess of 6 months; and
- The total amount for invoices is likely to exceed $5,000; and
- The applicant is in good financial standing with a satisfactory credit record and agrees to abide by the Council’s usual credit terms or
- The applicant is a regular customer of the Council’s Resource Consents Business Unit, is in good financial standing with no record of unpaid invoices, who agrees to pay each and every invoiced charge by the 20th of the month following the date of issue of the invoice.
Any disputes relating to an invoiced charge must be resolved after the invoice has been paid. Failure to meet these criteria will result in the option of monthly invoices, in lieu of initial charges plus monthly invoices being withdrawn.
The decision on whether to waive the required charge and institute a system of monthly invoicing shall be made by the Manager Consents and Compliance or Group Manager Environmental Management, having regard to the above criteria.
- Pre-Application Charges
Detail |
Charge |
Pre-application discussion with staff on feasibility of a proposal that may not proceed to resource consent. |
First half hour – no charge. Additional time charged on an hourly basis at the Council charge out rate as per 2.1. |
Building
All applications are subject to the following fees: 1. Deposits are non-refundable as listed in the following tables. Payment is due upon application. Where costs incurred are not fully covered by the deposit, additional charges will be applied at the hourly rate. Deposit includes system fee. System fees based on value of work: $85 for up to $10,000 $147 for $10,001 to $600,000 $294 for over $600,000 2. Upon granting of building consent - additional costs will be invoiced and must be paid prior to issue of a building consent. These include specialist fees, staff time at hourly charge out rate above deposit, plus estimated inspections fees, all levies and development contributions as applicable. 3. Before issue of code compliance certificate – all costs will be reconciled against payments made and the difference will be invoiced, to be paid prior to code compliance certificate issue. |
Development Contributions - Building consents may also incur development contributions, see website information: www.nelson.govt.nz/developmentcontributions |
The table below applies to all applications: commercial, residential, new, alteration and additions |
|
Building Consent Value of Work |
Deposit 2024/25 |
Up to $5,000 |
$950.50 |
$5,001 to $10,000 |
$1,265 |
$10,001 to $20,000 |
$2,110 |
$20,001 to $50,000 |
$3,066 |
$50,001 to $100,000 |
$3,356 |
$100,001 to $200,000 |
$3,910 |
$200,001 to $400,000 |
$5,043 |
$400,001 to $600,000 |
$6,302 |
$600,001 to $800,000 |
$7,558 |
$800,001 to $1,200,000 |
$8,827 |
$1,200,001 to $4,000,000 |
$9,458 |
$4,000,001 or more |
$11,975 |
Amendment to issued building consent |
$544 |
Levies - fixed and required under Building Act 2004 - fee based on value of work Note: An amendment that adds value to the original consent may cause it to incur (additional) levies. |
|
2024/25 levy fee |
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BRANZ Levy - Building Research Association New Zealand Levy where estimated value is $20,000 and over |
$1.00 per $1,000 |
MBIE Levy – Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Levy where estimated value is $65,000 and over |
$1.75 per $1,000 |
Insurance Levy - where estimated value is $20,000 and over (capped at value of $10,000,000) |
$3.08 per $1,000 |
QA Levy - Quality Assurance/Building Consent Authority Levy - where estimated value is $20,000 and over |
$3.57 per $1,000 |
Hourly charge out rates for staff, meetings, and external contractors |
Per Hour 2024/25 |
Building Control Administrators and Residential Building (Technical) Officers |
$197.50 |
Commercial Building (Technical) Officers (includes any commercial meeting with customer/project managers etc.) |
$237.50 |
Any other meeting with Building Unit Staff or Duty Building Officer - chargeable after first 30 minutes. |
$197.50 |
Team Leaders and Manager building, chargeable time for consent disputes, determination responses, legal disputes to consent etc. |
$270.00 |
External contractors or specialists engaged by Council |
At Cost |
Debt recovery Applicant shall be liable for all costs incurred by Council as a result of debt recovery. In making an application to Council you agree to abide by the Council Debtor Terms and Conditions: http://www.nelson.govt.nz/assets/Our-council/Downloads/working-with-council/terms-and-conditions/Debtor-Terms-and-Conditions-updated-March2023.pdf (91KB PDF) |
Hourly rate |
Minor Works |
2024/25 deposit |
Minor variation |
$100 |
Swimming pool fencing application |
$534.50 |
Solid fuel burner/Space heater |
$509.00 |
Inbuilt burner/heater requiring extra cavity inspection |
$707.50 |
Demolition work |
$749.00 |
Marquee – Private/Residential > 100m2 |
$452.00 |
Marquee Any size in place for more than one month, commercial/ private |
$749.00 |
Express Service for Commercial Marquees (less than 20 working days’ notice) |
$1,662 |
Swimming Pool Application |
$1,246 |
Bathroom Alterations including wet area shower |
$1,419 |
Proprietary Garage (value under $20,000) |
$1,978 |
Any Relocated dwelling |
$2,880 |
Works for which a building consent is not required |
2024/25 deposit |
Notification of Exempt Work - Schedule 1 (except clause 2) No assessment by Territorial Authority, filed on Property File One-off fixed fee |
$302 |
Application for Discretionary Exemption – Schedule 1 (2) only Requires Territorial Authority assessment and decision. |
$403 |
Unauthorised building works report (works prior to 1991) to file |
$302 |
Certificate of Acceptance (COA) |
2024/25 deposit |
In addition to an application fee, the following costs will be applied: |
$1,260 |
· any applicable fees (including processing, inspections, administration at current hourly rates) and levies that would have been payable had building consent been applied for BEFORE carrying out the work · Any specialist input, where applicable, will be charged out at cost. All building work completed without a building consent or exemption will require a COA. If a COA is not applied for, a Notice to Fix will be issued. |
Notice to Fix (NTF) and Other Enforcement |
2024/25 deposit |
Notice to fix (each) issue |
$616 |
Other notices (each) issued under Building Act 2004 |
$208 |
Section 124 notices for Dangerous or Insanitary Buildings (except where issued as a result of a natural disaster) |
$616.50 |
Building Officer time and monitoring of notices issued |
Hourly rate |
Registration of Documents with Land Information New Zealand |
2024/25 deposit |
Section 73 Building Act 2004 |
$572.50 |
Section 75 Building Act 2004 |
$572.50 |
Removal of section 73 or 75 (or equivalent under Building Act ‘91) |
$572.50 |
Other Services Provided by the Building Unit |
2024/25 deposit
|
Project Information Memorandum (PIM) Only required if the PIM application is not part of a building consent application |
$384 |
Compliance schedule - New |
$503.50 |
Compliance schedule - Amendment |
$311.50 |
Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) renewal |
$216.50 |
BWoF back flow preventer only Any additional time to review 12A forms at hourly charge out rate |
$59 |
BWoF audit |
$227 |
Swimming pool barrier audit |
$216.50 |
Determinations |
Hourly rate |
Lapsing consents, extension of time, code compliance decision |
Hourly rate |
Certificate for public use (CPU) |
$507 |
CPU extension of time |
$739 |
Building code clause modifications or waivers e.g., B2 Mod-Durability |
$237.50
|
Historic building consent - file review |
$285 |
Certificate of compliance (District Licensing Agency) Building code compliance assessment for fire safety and sanitary facilities in a building, prior to an alcohol license application |
$200.50 |
Commercial report of Monthly Building Consents Issued - Annual Fee |
$327.50 |
Commercial report of Monthly & Mid-monthly Building Consents Issued - Annual Fee |
$686.50 |
Dam safety regs (per hour) Receiving and review of information, proposed commercial hourly rate |
$237.50 |
Earthquake Prone Buildings |
2024/25 deposit |
Application for Exemption, for an Earthquake Prone (EQP) Building |
$736 |
Application for Extension of time for Heritage Earthquake Prone Building |
$736 |
Assessment of information related to a Building’s EQP status |
$736 |
Land Information Memorandums (LIMs) |
2024/25 deposit |
Residential |
$356.93 |
Commercial |
$547.01 |
Multiple titles charged at hourly rate |
Hourly rate |
LIM Cancellation Fee |
$129.89 |
LGOIMA requests First hour of time free ; 20 pages of free photocopying, time over 1 hr is $38 per half hour and additional photocopying is 20c per page |
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Property Files Free for property owner ; $20.00 per file ; Multi-user card $80.00 for 5 files, Annual subscription $2000 |
Dog ownership fees
Learn more about Dog ownership fees
Pro-rata dog registration fees
The registration fee is an annual fee. For new dog owners, the fee is charged on a pro rata rate of the yearly fee.
- If your dog is neutered (proof from vet required), then a $5.00 discount will be applied to your next annual registration fee and for each year after that.
- A late payment penalty of 50% of the registration fee shall apply to all registrations remaining unpaid on 1 August and all dogs unregistered after 1 August can be impounded and incur a further $300 infringement fee in addition to any registration fee, plus penalty.
- If an owner voluntarily registers a new pup which is older than three months,
the standard fee payable is that which was due when the pup was three months old.
- If the owner has been warned or served a seven day notice to register, then the fee is the late fee payable or as otherwise stated on the seven day notice.
- If an owner has taken ownership of a previously unregistered dog, the fee is that which was due at the time they received the dog (treated as a puppy fee). The dog would also need to be micro-chipped.
Refund information
- In the event of a dog dying during the current registration year, part of the fee is refundable. The refund is calculated from the month that Council is informed of the dog's death.
- For example, the owner of a dog dying in December but not notifying Council until February receives the refund due in February.
- A dog that was registered late and subsequently dies entitles the owner to a refund of the standard fee only.
Month |
2024/25 Standard fee |
2024/25 Rural dog free |
June |
$115 |
$64 |
July |
$115 |
$64 |
August |
$105 |
$58 |
September |
$96 |
$52 |
October |
$86 |
$47 |
November |
$76 |
$42 |
December |
$66 |
$37 |
January |
$57 |
$31 |
February |
$47 |
$26 |
March |
$38 |
$21 |
April |
$28 |
$16 |
May |
$19 |
$11 |
Police, Seeing eye, Hearing | $5.50 |
Dangerous | $172.50 |
Late fees - if paid after 31 July:
Category |
2024/25 |
Urban |
$172.50 |
Rural |
$96 |
Impounding fees
Dog owners pay a fee if their dog is impounded. Fees increase over the number of offences.
Category |
2024/25 |
First Impounding |
$89 |
Second Impounding |
$180 |
Third and subsequent impoundings |
$271 |
Daily Charge |
$18 |
Overtime Callout Charge |
$96 |
Microchip insertion |
$44 |
Environmental health licence fees
Learn more about Environmental health licence fees
Licence and Activity Fees |
2024/25 $ if paid on or before 31 July |
2024/25 $ if paid after 31 July |
Hairdressers |
$264 |
$316 |
Offensive trades |
$393 |
$470 |
Camping grounds |
$438 |
$522 |
Funeral directors |
$277 |
$361 |
Transfer of registration |
$122 per transfer |
$122 per transfer |
Inspection of non-commercial support base |
$122 per inspection |
$144 per inspection |
Animal control (other than dogs) time taken at hourly charge out rate |
$241 per hour |
$241 per hour |
Processing site marine contingency plans |
$241 per hour |
$241 per hour |
Pollution response – hourly charge out rate - disbursements |
$241 per hour |
$241 per hour |
Annual Environmental Science and Monitoring Charges
Learn more about Annual Environmental Science and Monitoring Charges
Annual charges shall be due on 1 October or on the 20th of the month following the date of invoicing, whichever is the later, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Council. No charge will apply when a consent is deemed by the Council as not currently given effect to and the ability to give effect is not currently present.
In the case of consents for temporary or short-term activities, charges shall only apply once the consent is given effect to, and only for the year/s the activity occurs, until the activity is completed, and not from the date of issue of the consent.
Activity |
2024/25 charge |
Air discharge - small (eg abrasive blasting; commercial wood-fired pizza ovens) |
$68 |
Air discharge - medium (appliances <1000kW) |
$452 |
Air discharge - large (appliances >1000kW) |
$679 |
Discharge to land or water 20 -100m3/day |
$452 |
Discharge to land or water >100m3/day |
$679 |
Gravel/sand extraction <2000m3/annum |
$68 |
Gravel/sand extraction 2000m-10,0003/annum |
$339 |
Gravel/sand extraction >10,0003/annum |
$452 |
Quarry/other earthworks |
$169 |
Earthworks from subdivision |
$169 |
Forestry/woodlot harvest <100ha |
$68 |
Forestry harvest >100-200ha |
$113 |
Forestry harvest >200ha |
$226 |
Works in river/stream bed |
$169 |
Water take surface water <5 l/s, or groundwater <100,000m3/year |
$68 |
Water take surface water 5-25 l/s, or groundwater 100,000 - 200,000m3/year |
$226 |
Water take surface water >25 l/s - <60 l/s, or groundwater > 200,000 m3 - <400,000m3/year |
$792 |
Water take surface water >60 l/s, or groundwater > 400,000 m3/year |
$1,132 |
Coastal consents (other than takes or discharges) |
$113 |
Dredging |
$226 |
Libraries
Learn more about our Libraries
Fees and charges |
2024/25 |
Bestseller fee (per item per week) |
$3.10 per week |
Inter-library loan |
$7.30 minimum |
Reserve fee, non-children’s or non-young adult items (per request) |
$2.00 |
DVDs |
$3.10 |
Library of Things |
$3.10 |
Replacement library card |
$3.10 |
Photocopying / printing (per sheet) B/W |
$0.20c |
Photocopying / printing (per sheet) Colour |
$1 |
Debt administration fee |
$10.56 |
Nightingale meeting room hire (1/2 day) |
$21.10 |
Elma Turner Activity room hire (1/2 day) |
$26.40 charitable groups $52.80 commercial groups |
Nelson Marina – Te Ahu Moana o Whakatū
Nelson Marina – Te Ahu Moana o Whakatū
Fee |
Description |
2024/25 Charge |
Marina berth & pile mooring waitlist application deposit charges |
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Marina berth & pile mooring waitlist application deposit charges |
A non-refundable deposit must be paid with each application. This deposit will be credited to the applicant’s first Annual Licence account, on allocation of a permanent mooring. |
$165.00 |
Marina Berths |
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Annual Licence |
Fee per metre LOA of vessel or part thereof per annum, or berth size, whichever is the greater (GST excl). |
$322.58 |
Annual Licence Pile Mooring |
Per metre LOA of vessel (GST excl). |
$189.76 |
Multi-Hull |
Multi-hull vessels in designated berths will be charged at 1.5 - 2.0 x single berth rate for a vessel of the same size, plus GST. The applicable rate will be determined by the Marina Supervisor on length and width of vessel or berth whichever is the greater. |
1.5 - 2.0 x single berth rate |
Commercial Recreational Berths |
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Commercial Recreational Berths |
A commercial or charter berth or storage park, if provided, shall be charged at a rate per metre (GST excl). |
$519.92 |
Boat Storage Park |
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Boat Storage Park Waitlist Deposit Charges |
A non-refundable deposit must be paid with each application. This deposit will be credited to the applicant’s first Annual Boat Storage account on allocation of a permanent parking space. |
$85.00 |
Annual Storage |
Per space, includes annual ramp fee pass (excl GST). |
$1,343.20 |
Daily Storage |
Per space in advance (excl GST). |
$5.75 |
Live Aboard Charges |
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Live Aboard Charge |
Per month plus annual mooring fee to licensed live-aboard vessels (GST excl). |
$208.73 |
Showers |
Coin operated - per shower. |
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Laundry |
Laundry - $3 wash, $2 per 20 minute dry. |
$3 wash, $2 dry |
Marina Berths – Visitor Rates |
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Less than 14 metres |
Per day |
$42.24 |
14 metres to 18 metres |
Per day |
$58.08 |
18 metres - 20 metres |
Per day |
$63.36 |
More than 20 metres |
Per metre of vessel per day |
$5.28 |
Multi-hulls |
Charged at 1.5 - 2.0 x single berth visitor Rate |
1.5 - 2.0 x single berth |
Surcharge |
Surcharge per person, per day, will apply where a vessel is carrying more than two persons over the age of ten years. The surcharge will apply only to the additional persons carried. |
$5.28 |
Boat length definitions and minimum charges |
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Boat Length |
All fees & charges relating to the length of a vessel shall be based on the LOA ‘overall length.’ The ‘overall length’ shall be determined as being from bow to stern (including all fixtures such as bowsprits, self-steering gear, davits, etc). |
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Minimum Charge |
The minimum charge shall be based on an 8 metre vessel. |
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Public Boat Ramp |
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Annual Launching Permit, valid until 30 June |
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1 July – 30 June |
$312.50 |
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1 Oct - 30 June |
$262.50 |
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1 Jan – 30 June |
$225.00 |
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1 Apr – 30 June |
$195.00 |
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Casual use |
Per launch, pay at meters |
$15.00 |
General Terms & Conditions
- Refer to: Marina Fees and Forms for full Licence Agreement Terms and Conditions and the Marina Rules.
- Berth-holders wishing to cancel a permanent berth must notify the Marina Supervisor/Manager a minimum of 30 days in advance.
- Visiting vessels must advise the Marina Manager of their day of departure, failure to do so will result in ongoing daily To shorten a booking 48 hours’ notice is required.
- Berths are required to be vacated by 00 pm on the day of departure.
See www.nelsonmarina.co.nz for more information.
Hardstand pricing (excl GST) 2024/25 |
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Boat Length(m) (next smaller value) |
Lift, hold, blast (1hr) and return ($) |
Lift, blast, set-down and return ($) |
Hardstand (per day) ($) |
Hardstand Storage (per day) ($) |
9.0 - 9.9 |
$190.08 |
$264.00 |
$42.24 |
$10.56 |
10.0 -10.9 |
$211.20 |
$316.80 |
$47.52 |
$15.84 |
11.0- 11.9 |
$237.60 |
$369.60 |
$52.80 |
$21.12 |
12.0- 12.9 |
$264.00 |
$422.40 |
$58.08 |
$26.40 |
13.0- 13.9 |
$290.40 |
$475.20 |
$63.36 |
$31.68 |
14.0- 14.9 |
$316.80 |
$528.00 |
$68.64 |
$36.96 |
15.0- 15.9 |
$343.20 |
$633.60 |
$73.92 |
$42.24 |
16.0- 16.9 |
$369.60 |
$33.60 |
$79.20 |
$47.52 |
17.0- 17.9 |
$396.00 |
$686.40 |
$84.48 |
$52.80 |
18.0+ |
$422.40 |
$739.20 |
$89.76 |
$58.08 |
Additional Hardstand Charges (excl GST) |
2024/25 |
Waterblast – additional costs per hour for badly fouled hulls (per hour) Mussel Removal |
$73.92 $31.68/bin |
Double Straps Extra Hold Time Overnight hold in Slings |
$63.36 $70/hour |
Special Travel lift services such as lifts to or from transporters, keel fitting etc. (per hour or part thereof) (min 1 hour) |
50% of Lift Blast and Return |
Container Storage 40 foot Container Storage 20 foot Container Storage 10 foot General Storage Mast Storage (Undressed) Mast Storage (Dressed) |
$633.60/month $316.80/month $158.40/month $15.84/m2/month $1.06/m2/day $1.06/m/day $2.11/m/day |
Emergency Lift/After Hours Call Out Fee |
$264 + Lift fee |
Yard Cleaning Fee Marina Labour Towing Fee |
$63.36/hour $63.36/hour $105.60 within Marina |
Mast Stepping/Removal Travel Lift Bay |
$52.80/hour |
Forklift Hire Work Platform Hire (Small) Work Platform Hire (Large) |
$21.12 per 15 minutes $26.40/day $36.96/day |
Full Scaffolding Around Vessel |
1.5x Daily Rate |
Annual Multi Pass – Lift, Blast and Return (must be used July 1 to June 30) |
Pay 3 = 20% discount Pay 5 = 30% discount Pay 7 = 40% Discount |
See www.nelsonmarina.co.nz for more information.
Parks and active recreation
For more information on facility hire visit Council’s Venues website at venues.nelson.govt.nz.
Premier parks and facilities
Trafalgar Centre
Learn more about the Trafalgar Centre
Hire |
2024/25 |
Commercial Charge Ticketed events, trade shows and expos, private social functions (including events/ shows/games/ conference dinners/weddings/birthdays) |
|
Stadium only (Full Day only) |
$2,914.60 |
Stadium only floor seating only Half Auditorium rate (700 pax maximum) |
Free |
Northern Extension only (Full Day) |
$1,472.10 |
Northern Extension only (Half Day) |
$956.70 |
Stadium and Northern Extension (Full Day only) |
$4,599.90 |
Stadium, Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) |
$4,846.00 |
Stadium and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) |
$3,160.60 |
Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day) |
$1,717.10 |
Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Half Day) |
$1,202.80 |
Community Charge Cultural/ community events, sporting activities |
|
Stadium only (Full Day only) |
$2,127.80 |
Northern Extension only (Full Day) |
$1,076.10 |
Northern Extension only (Half Day) |
$699.10 |
Stadium and Northern Extension (Full Day only) |
$3,358.10 |
Stadium, Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) |
$3,536.50 |
Stadium and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) |
$2,307.40 |
Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day) |
$1,253.50 |
Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Half Day) |
$877.50 |
Sports Activities and Practice |
2024/25 |
Basketball Court (per hour) |
$47.50 |
Netball Court (per hour) |
$47.50 |
Pack in Pack out |
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Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Trafalgar Park
Learn more about Trafalgar Park
2024/25 |
|
Trafalgar Park (commercial charge) Commercial means that the public pay to enter the facility Commercial charge includes the whole venue but excludes the Trafalgar main field lights |
$6,747.80 |
Trafalgar Park (community charge) Community means that it’s free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to Charity. Includes access to the outdoor areas and public toilets behind pavilion. Excludes all other services. |
$578.70 |
Ticket office |
$246 |
Portable scoreboard |
$246 |
Trafalgar Park toilet blocks and ticket offices |
$246 |
Trafalgar Park tower lights |
$246 |
Pack in Pack out |
|
Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Trafalgar Park Pavilion
Learn more about the Trafalgar Park Pavilion
Hire |
2024/25 |
Private Social Functions |
|
Pavilion (Full Day) |
$839.50 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$553.30 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$482.60 |
Meeting Non- Commercial / Cultural and Community Events |
|
Pavilion (Full Day) |
$553.30 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$419.20 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$293.60 |
Commercial Functions |
|
Pavilion (Full Day) |
$953.60 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$635.70 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$635.70 |
Saxton Oval
Hire |
2024/25 |
Saxton Oval (commercial charge) Commercial means that the public pay to enter the facility Commercial charge includes the whole venue |
$6,747.80 |
Saxton Oval (community charge) Community means that it is free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to charity. Includes access to the outdoor areas and public toilets behind. Excludes all other services. |
$578.70 |
Portable ticket office |
$246 |
Portable scoreboard |
$246 |
Changing rooms |
$246 |
Pack in Pack out |
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Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Saxton Oval Pavilion
Learn more about Saxton Oval Pavilion
Hire |
2024/25 |
Private Charge Private Social Functions (e.g. weddings and birthdays) |
|
Pavilion (all day) |
$915.60 |
Pavilion (morning/ afternoon/evening) |
$601.90 |
Community Charge Meeting - Non- Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
Pavilion (all day) |
$302 |
Pavilion (morning/ afternoon/evening) |
$106.70 |
Commercial Charge Commercial Use (seminars or expos) |
|
Pavilion (all day) |
$915.60 |
Pavilion (morning/ afternoon/evening) |
$415 |
Pack in Pack Out |
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Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Sports Parks
Learn more about our Sports Parks
Commercial Charge |
2024/25 |
General Sports Fields and Parks (Commercial charge) Commercial means that the public pay to enter or the intention of the event is to sell products & services |
$1,314.70 |
Commercial Races/Events Entry level activity promotion events excluded from charges(defined as non-competitive sporting/ recreational activities to encourage physical activity) See Sport Grounds Charges if event is setting up an event village with start and finish lines. |
$3.16 per competitor for use on reserves and conservation areas |
Reserve Booking including workshops with and without power supply |
$59.10 |
Circus and other similar events that need to stay on site overnight. Circus will not be charged for non-show days. |
$698 per event day or venue hire will be negotiated based on the scale of the event, set up and pack down days etc. |
Community Charge Non-commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
2024/25 |
General Sports Fields and Parks (Community charge) Community means that it is free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to charity (e.g. Kite Festival, Kids Triathlon, one-off sporting event) |
$294.60 per senior field (markings and posts extra if not already in place) $83.40 Beach Volleyball court |
Reserve Booking including workshops with and without power supply |
$59.10 per booking $0 for community events/ community benefit |
Sport Activities and Practice General Sports fields (Allocation charge) |
2024/25 |
General Sports fields (Allocation charge) This is used for regular users that require fields over a seasonal period (sports clubs, Football, Rugby, Cricket, etc) |
10% of the programmed maintenance costs |
Saxton Netball Pavilion
Learn more about Saxton Netball Pavilion
Hire |
2024/25 |
Private Charge Private Social Functions (e.g. weddings and birthdays) |
|
Full Pavilion (all day) |
$830.00 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$427.70 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$363.30 |
Half Pavilion (Full Day) |
$546.00 |
Half Pavilion (Evening) |
$274.60 |
Half Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$210.10 |
Full Pavilion Per Hour |
$43.30 |
Half Pavilion Per Hour |
$23.20 |
Community Charge Non-commercial/cultural and community Events |
|
Full Pavilion (all day) |
$343.20 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$273.50 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$174.20 |
Half Pavilion (Full Day) |
$174.20 |
Half Pavilion (Evening) |
$124.60 |
Half Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$101.40 |
Full Pavilion Per Hour |
$29.50 |
Half Pavilion Per Hour |
$22.10 |
Commercial Charge Ticket Performance Events/Shows |
|
Full Pavilion (all day) |
$1,020.10 |
Pavilion (Evening) |
$670.60 |
Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
$670.60 |
Half Pavilion (Full Day) |
$540.70 |
Half Pavilion (Evening) |
$401.30 |
Half Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) |
NA |
Full Pavilion Per Hour |
NA |
Half Pavilion Per Hour |
NA |
Pack In Pack Out |
|
Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Saxton Stadium
Learn more about Saxton Stadium
Hire |
2024/25 |
Community Charge Non-commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
Stadium and Pavilion |
$4,508.10 |
Stadium (Full Day) |
$3,756.20 |
Stadium half day or half stadium full day |
$3,190.20 |
Half Stadium half day |
$2,191.20 |
Commercial Charge Ticket Performance Events/Shows |
|
Stadium and Pavilion |
$6,176.50 |
Stadium (Full Day) |
$5,145.90 |
Stadium half day or half stadium full day |
$4,370.80 |
Half Stadium half day |
$3,002.20 |
Sport Activities and Practice |
|
Stadium and Pavilion |
$1,563.90 |
Stadium (Full Day) |
$2,943.10 |
Stadium half day or half stadium full day |
$2,004.30 |
Half Stadium half day |
$1,440.40 |
Sport Activities and Practice |
2024-25 |
Basketball Court (per hour) |
$47.50 |
Netball Court (per hour) |
$47.50 |
Volleyball Court (per hour) |
$25.80 |
Badminton Court (per hour) |
$19 |
Shower |
$3 |
Pack in Pack out |
|
Pack in and pack out hire days charged at a % of rate for area hired |
50% |
Neighbourhood Parks and Reserves
2024/25 |
|
Commercial Concession |
|
With and without power supply This includes food & beverage vendors, equipment hire sites, and theme park attractions |
Summer rate (September 1 – April 30) $294.60 incl. GST per Month $71 incl. GST per month for Power Winter charge (to encourage concessionaires) $150 per month (May 1 – August 31) |
Tuition, guides, & tours This includes mountain bike, Kayak, personal training, heli-bike, hang-gliding, motorcycle training |
$3.16 per participant per tour or tuition (minimum 10 per tour or tuition) |
Beehives |
$21.10 |
Commercial Races/Events Entry level events like the Weetbix Tryathlon excluded from per person charge(defined as non- competitive sporting/ recreational activities to encourage physical activity). See Sport Grounds Charges if event is setting up an event village, start and finish lines etc. |
$3.16 per competitor for use on reserves and conservation areas |
Miscellaneous Charges |
|
Use of Council resource consent for amplified sound that will exceed 55dB and/or run until after 10pm. (RM225208) |
$720.20 for events of a commercial nature (i.e. ticketed) including use of Site Noise management Plan. |
Community Charge Non-commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
No charge for free community events using Council’s consent |
Nil |
Miscellaneous Charges |
|
Hunting Permits |
Nil |
Camping at Haulashore and Oyster Islands |
Nil |
Key Deposit |
Varying scale depending on significance of key, from $24 to $250. Codes who want key for season $39 hire. |
Grazing Licences |
Market valuation or waiver for fire prevention measures. |
Maungatapu Track through Maitai Conservation Reserve permit, refundable payment on return of key |
$107 |
Recreation
Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Learn more about Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Course Fees | Per round 2024/25 |
9 holes | $23 |
18 Holes | $30.00 |
Juniors - 9 holes (50% discount) | $11.50 |
Juniors - 18 holes (50% discount) | $24.00 |
Gold card - 9 holes (20% discount | $18.40 |
Gold card - 18 holes (20% discount) | $24.00 |
Members of other clubs - 9 holes (20% discount) | $18.40 |
Members of other clubs - 18 holes (20% discount) | $24.00 |
Members of clubs with reciprocal agreements - 9 holes (50% discount) | $11.50 |
Members of clubs with reciprocal agreements - 9 holes (50% discount) | $15.00 |
Memberships
Note, in addition to this, a fee is paid to the Club as a management fee: Memberships are for a minimum 3 months and are calculated as one standard 9 or 18 hole green fee per month. 6 month memberships are 60% of an annual membership and 3 month memberships are 30% of an annual membership
Five round pass 9 holes (20% discount) | $92.00 |
Ten round pass 9 holes (20% discount) | $184.00 |
Five round pass 18 holes (20% discount) | $120.00 |
Ten round pass 18 holes (20% discount) | $240.00 |
Group rates | |
Summer (per player - 9 holes - group greater than 36) (35% discount) | $14.95 |
Summer (per player - 9 holes - group 12-36 people) (25% discount) | $17.25 |
Winter (per player - 9 holes - group greater than 36, per person) (50% discount) | $11.50 |
Winter (per player - 9 holes - group 12-36 people, per person) (40% discount) | $13.80 |
Gold Card | 20% |
Members of other clubs | 20% |
Members of clubs with reciprocal agreements | 50% |
Summer groups, 12-36 people, per person | 25% |
Summer groups, larger than 36 people, per person | 35% |
Winter groups, 12-36 people, per person | 40% |
Winter groups, larger than 36 people, per person | 50% |
Multiple round purchases (five round pass, ten round pass) | 20% |
12 months (April to March) | |
Adult – 18 Hole | $360.00 |
Adult – 9 Hole | $276.00 |
Junior (secondary school) (25% discount) | $90.00 |
Junior (pre- secondary school) (15% discount) | $54.00 |
Tertiary Students and Females pay a 9 hole membership fee to receive an 18 hole membership | $276.00 |
6 months (October to March) | |
Adult – 18 Hole | $216.00 |
Adult – 9 Hole | $165.60 |
Junior (secondary school) | $54.00 |
Junior (pre- secondary school) | $32.40 |
3 months (January to March) | |
Adult – 18 Hole | $108.00 |
Adult – 9 Hole | $82.80 |
Junior (secondary school) | $27.00 |
Junior (pre-secondary school) | $16.20 |
Concessions
12 months (April to March) | $480.00 |
6 months (October to March) | $283.00 |
3 months (January to March) | $169.00 |
Swimming Pools
Learn more about our Swimming Pools
Hire |
2024/25 |
Adult Admission |
$6.60 |
Child Admission (Primary and secondary school) |
$4.00 |
Seniors, Tertiary Students & Community Service Cardholders |
$5.70 |
Pre-School Admission |
No charge |
School Pupil Admission (primary and secondary school) |
$2.60 |
Pool Hire During Public Swimming Times - Riverside |
$593.50 |
Pool Hire During Public Swimming Times - Nayland Complex |
$593.50 |
Regular Hire – Riverside |
$73.90 |
Regular Hire - Nayland Complex |
$73.90 |
Casual Hire Outside Public Swimming Times - Riverside |
$373.80 |
Casual Hire Outside Public Swimming Times- Nayland Complex |
$349.50 |
Lane Hire |
$40.10 |
Solid waste
Nelson Waste Recovery Centre
Description |
2024-25 price (incl GST) |
General bag (up to 65 litres (maximum of 3) |
$7.50 |
65 Litre prepaid Betta Bins bag |
Free |
0.0-0.5m3 (car boot) Minimum charge 0.5m3 |
$50.00 |
0.5 – 1.0m3 |
$100 |
1.0 – 1.5m3 |
$150 |
1.5 – 2.0m3 |
$200 |
Thereafter per m3 |
$100 |
Hazardous (residential, up to 2kg or 1 litre) |
$2 |
Hazardous thereafter per kg or litre |
$4 |
Tyres - car |
$15 |
Tyres - ute/SUV |
$30 |
Tyres - on rim |
$40 |
Tyres - truck or tractor |
$145 |
Tyres - (shredded) per m3 |
$300 |
Hardfill and Demolition |
$430 |
Greenwaste
Description | 2024-25 price (incl GST) |
General bag (up to 65 litres (maximum of 3) | $6.50 |
0.0-0.5m3 (car boot) Minimum charge 0.5m3 | $25.00 |
0.5 – 1.0m3 | $50.00 |
1.0 – 1.5m3 | $70.00 |
1.5 – 2.0m3 | $100.00 |
Thereafter per m3 | $50.00 |
When refuse (rubbish) is disposed of at the Nelson Waste Recovery Centre it is packed and then transferred to the York Valley landfill.
Part of the cost to dispose of this rubbish are the levies that are paid to the Ministry for the Environment for every tonne of waste that is disposed of at a landfill. These levies have been increased, so the cost to use the landfill has had to increase with it.
This has resulted in an increase to the gate fees for refuse. Because greenwaste does not go to landfill the smaller increase is to cover the increase to the cost of transport.
The opening hours continue to be:
Monday – Saturday |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Sunday & Public Holidays |
10:00am – 4:30pm |
Anzac day |
1:00pm – 4:30pm |
Christmas Eve |
8:00am – 2:30pm |
Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day |
CLOSED |
Entry gates are closed to vehicles at 4:20pm each day |
For more information see https://www.nelson.govt.nz/services/rethink-waste/.
Trade waste charges - commercial wastewater charge
For more details refer to http://www.nelson.govt.nz/services/water-and-wastewater/trade-waste-charges/.
Roading
Corridor access requests
Learn more about Corridor access requests
Corridor Access Requests |
2024/25 |
Standard C.A.R Fees |
$190.00 |
Re-inspection fee |
$95 |
Multiple openings on one application where work is deemed to be one job |
$30.87 |
Emergency Work Fee |
$66.49 |
Non Approval Penalty |
$475.00 |
Inspection and Mobile Generic TMP (valid max 12 months) |
$95.00 |
Generic TMP (valid max 12 months) |
$356.25 |
Site-specific TMP – footpath/berm works only |
$47.50 |
Site Specific TMP (1-8 TMDs not incl. installation/removal) |
$95.00 |
Site Specific TMP (8+ TMDs not incl. installation/removal) |
$142.50 |
Revision/Update after approval |
$47.50 |
Road closures
Learn more about Road closures
2024/25 |
|
Road Closure Applications |
$491.27 |
Vehicle crossing applications
2024/25 |
|
Vehicle crossing applications |
$155.33 |
Water charges - other
For more information see: http://www.nelson.govt.nz/services/water-and-wastewater/water-charges/.
2024/25 |
|
Special reading |
$36.34 |
Installation of a Restrictor (cost includes subsequent re-establishment of supply) |
$150.22 |
Permanent Disconnection Application Fee |
$288.45 |
Connection Application Fee: |
|
< 50mm dia |
$150.22 |
= > 50mm dia |
$288.45 |
Hydrant Supply Application Fee |
$170.82 |
Registration to draw water from bulk filling point (annual fee) |
$170.82 |
Water charges – residential, commercial and industrial
Prices include GST
Amount/type |
Cost ($ per m3 ) 2024/25 |
Usage up to 10,000m³ per year |
2.626 |
Usage from 10,001 to 100,000m³ per year |
2.232 |
Usage over 100,000m³ per year |
1.838 |
Summer irrigation usage over 10,000m³ per year |
2.442 |