Our Environmental Health team registers various types of premises in the Kawerau District and monitors their health standards.
The Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1966
The Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1966 require that certain premises are registered on an annual basis by the territorial authority. Such premises have corresponding regulations made under the Health Act 1956 that set the standards for compliance, such as:
- The Food Hygiene Regulations (1974) for food premises
- Camping Ground Regulations (1985) for camping grounds
- The Health (Hairdressers) Regulations (1980) for hair salons
- The Health (Burial) Regulations (1946) for funeral homes
Establishing and Operating Registered Premises
To find out more about the legal requirements of establishing and operating one of the premises listed, please contact Council on 07 306 9009.
Fees and Charges
Annual registration involves inspection and related work in assessing compliance with the relevant regulations. Please refer to the "Annual Premises Licence and Registration Fees" section of the Kawerau District Council Fees and Charges document for the current charges to cover this work. Compliance with the relevant standards and payment of the relevant fees means that the Environmental Health Team can approve and issue the Certificate of Registration for a business.
Buying or Selling a Registered Premise
If you are looking into buying an existing food business, check with Council before finalising any purchase agreement. You should be aware of any non-complying aspects and what is required to rectify them, otherwise you could find yourself responsible for the cost of upgrading the premises. Once you become the owner it is your responsibility to ensure your premises comply.
If you are planning new food premises or alterations to existing premises, talk to us early on. There are health standards to be met and we can guide you through these. Aside from the legal requirements, well-designed food premises will be easier to work in and keep clean and cheaper to term.
For further information phone contact Council on 07 306 9009.