Environmental Health application forms and documents

Environmental Health application forms and documents are available here in .PDF format.

Application forms

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Busking Permit Application (PDF, 46.5 kb, new window)
Fill out this form if you plan to busk in Dunedin.

Guidelines/Standards for Stall Holders at Events (PDF, 53.8 kb, new window)
Read this if you plan to have a stall at an event.

Mobile Trading and Hawkers Licence Application (PDF, 72.6 kb, new window)
Use this form if you are a Hawker or plan to trade from a mobile or travelling shop.

Registration of Premises Application (PDF, 104.1 kb, new window)
Use this form to register or transfer ownership of your premises.

Sausage Sizzle/BBQ Application (PDF, 34.0 kb, new window)
Use this form to let us know when and where you will hold your sausage sizzle and how you will deal with food safety issues.

Temporary Food Stall Application (PDF, 33.6 kb, new window)
Use this form to let us know when and where you will hold your food stall and how you will deal with food safety issues.

Temporary Stall Application Form - Non Food (PDF, 31.5 kb, new window)
Use this form if you apply for a non food temporary food stall permit

Back Issues

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Safe Food #36 Feb 06 (PDF, 1.8 mb, new window)
In this issue: Buzz off, Safe food storage, Gloves, Reach for the paper towels, Paving the way to an 'a' grade, Preventing cross contamination, Meet the bugs - campylobacter jejuni, Cleaning those hard to reach places.

Safe Food #37 Sept 06 (PDF, 516.6 kb, new window)
In this issue: Keep it hot - or cold, Safe fridge storage, Cleaning with the correct equipment, The food safety bylaw - how your grade is determined, Meet the bugs - norovirus, If you can't peel it - clean it

Safe Food #38 June 07 (PDF, 598.9 kb, new window)
In this issue: Consistency, Introducing the 'c' grade, Grading criteria details, Personal hygiene - getting it right, Meet the bugs - clostridium perfringens, Cook - chill - reheat

Safe Food #39 March 08 (PDF, 281.3 kb, new window)
In this issue: Where do your eggs come from?, Saucy study, Catering for the unknown, Food hygiene training update, Proposed fees increase, Transition test is mortally wounded, Safe sushi, Meet the bugs - listeria monocytogenes

Safe Food #40 Nov 08 (PDF, 271.7 kb, new window)
In this issue: Grease traps, Thermometers, Can openers, Stock rotation, Date marking, The new food rules, and Meet the bugs - Norovirus.

Brochures and pamphlets

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Caring for your rainwater supply (PDF, 67.0 kb, new window)
This pamphlet provides information about the supply of safe drinking water to households on rainwater collection systems.

Cleaning - it's easy and important (PDF, 54.9 kb, new window)
Tips about cleaning agents, detergents, disinfectants, dishwashing and how to clean effectively.

Compulsory training food workers (PDF, 48.9 kb, new window)
Increasing the knowledge of appropriate and safe food handling practices results in safe food. This pamphlet covers the requirements of food safety training only.

Controlling condensation and mildew (PDF, 42.4 kb, new window)
Tips for the prevention of condensation and mildew and advice on removing mildew.

Controlling rats and mice (PDF, 58.7 kb, new window)
This brochure has some tips for controlling rats and mice.

Food Safety Bylaw pamphlet (PDF, 52.3 kb, new window)
This pamphlet on the Food Safety Bylaw 2005 summarises compulsory training for food workers, closure and grading of premises and sickness policy.

Fundraising and temporary food stalls (PDF, 53.5 kb, new window)
Information about when and how you can get a temporary food stall permit for selling food to the public.

Heat pumps and noise reduction (PDF, 56.6 kb, new window)
Information on how to ensure your heat pump operates as quietly as possible. Includes information about mounting, sound absorption and preventive maintenance.

Housing complaints (PDF, 63.4 kb, new window)
This pamphlet provides both landlords and tenants with a guide to some basic standards for rental housing.

Illegally dumped rubbish (PDF, 54.2 kb, new window)
Information about depositing litter on private land without the consent of the owner and what constitutes an offence under the Litter Act 1979.

Keeping animals in residential areas (PDF, 42.8 kb, new window)
General guidelines for keeping animals in residential areas. Specific mention of cats, bees, roosters, goats, horses, sheep and pigs. Includes information on building requirements.

Mobile trading licences (PDF, 48.8 kb, new window)
This pamphlet details the conditions and limits on trading provided by a mobile trading licence. It also explains who needs to apply and the cost of obtaining a licence.

Neighbourly installation of heat pumps (PDF, 64.8 kb, new window)
This pamphlet provides simple advice to owners and installers of heat pumps on how to prevent a noise nuisance.

Noise control (PDF, 52.1 kb, new window)
This pamphlet summarises when and how we can respond to noise complaints. It details your responsibilities, what constitutes excessive noise and explains how to reclaim impounded equipment.

Preparing safe food to eat (PDF, 64.5 kb, new window)
Information on the best ways of preparing food that is safe to eat.

Salmonella poisoning (PDF, 47.5 kb, new window)
This pamphlet summarises the symptoms, sources of infection and prevention strategies for salmonella.

Saussage sizzle and BBQ guidelines (PDF, 56.2 kb, new window)
If you are planning a sausage sizzle or BBQ as a means of fundraising, this brochure will provide you with some guidelines on food handling, to ensure the food you prepare and sell is safe to eat.

Skateboarding Bylaw pamphlet (PDF, 49.4 kb, new window)
This pamphlet summarises the Skateboarding Bylaw and explains where you can skate and the penalties for skating in areas that are restricted.

Wasp and bee control (PDF, 49.0 kb, new window)
General information about controlling wasps and locating and destroying nests.