Mobile Shops and Trading in Public Places

AA A mobile shop is a vehicle from which goods and services are offered or sold. Mobile shops selling food must meet the requirements of any relevant food laws and be registered under the Food Hygiene Regulations.

Operators that hold a current registration certificate with another council may still need to obtain a Registration certiificate from Council to trade in this district. Food handlers may also be required to hold a recognised food safety qualification.

Further information around "Selling Food from Stalls and Local Markets"

In general, mobile shops are able to trade:

• As part of a market or event (with the organisers permission).
• In a council designated mobile shop site.

Additional approval will be required if operating on:

• State Highways where the speed limit is more than 50km - approval is required from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
• Private Land - the land owner's permission is required. In some cases resource consent may also be required.
• Council Reserve Land (unless part of a registered event).

To apply for a registration certificate, complete the application and pay the required fee. You must submit your application at least 10 working days before you intend to operate. This can be either emailed to [email protected], posted or come into one of the Council offices.

Approval from Council's Environmental Health Officer is needed before a health registration certificate can be issued. Inspections of food selling operations may be required.

For more information, please contact Council on 07 895 8188.

Hawkers, Mobile Shops and Intinerant Traders are prohibited in the following public areas of the Ruapehu District

Taumarunui

Both sides of those streets enclosed within the external boundaries of:

(a) Hakiaha Street from Katarina Street to Turaki Street,

(b) Turaki Street and Morero Terrace to Miriama Street,

(c) Miriama Street from Morero Terrace to Katarina Street, and of

(d) Katarina Street from Miriama Street to Hakiaha Street.

Owhango

Both sides of State Highway 4 within the 70km zone.

National Park

Both sides of State Highway 4 within the 80km zone and within the 50km zone of the village.

Ohakune

State Highway 49 (Clyde Street) from Rata Street to Arawa Street, incorporating Goldfinch Street to Ayr Street.

(a) Both sides of those streets enclosed within the external boundaries of Mangawhero Terrace, Tyne Street, Rimu Street and Thames Street, otherwise known as The Junction.

(b) Ohakune Mountain Road.

Raetihi

Seddon Street from State Highway 4 to Duncan Street.

Waiouru

Both sides of State Highway 1 and 49 within the 70km zone, including the 50km slip lanes.