This section contains information about the Dunedin City Council's services including animal control, building consent, food safety, rubbish recycling, parking, biodiversity to business support.
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Last updated: 29 Aug 2024 8:15am
Alcohol licensing
If you want to sell or supply alcohol in Dunedin City, you’ll need the right licence.
Arts and culture - Ara Toi
The Pātuitaka Auaha/Creative Partnerships team sits within the Arts, Culture and Recreation group at the Dunedin City Council.
Building services
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) is an accredited Building Consent Authority (BCA). A BCA is responsible for performing certain building control functions under the Building Act, such as processing and issuing building consents, inspecting and certifying that completed building work is compliant and issuing notices to fix and compliance schedules.
Business support
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) helps increase skills, incomes, job opportunities and investment in the city, guided by the Economic Development Strategy.
Cemeteries
We administer 20 cemeteries and one crematorium in Dunedin, ranging in size from small rural areas to the wide-open spaces of Andersons Bay Cemetery.
City safety
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) has a role in ensuring our residents and visitors can live, work and play safely in our city.
Community support
The Community Development team provides advice to the DCC on community, recreation, arts and environment issues.
Council archives
The Dunedin City Council archive service is currently closed as it is undergoing renovation and upgrades to improve the storage facilities. Some of the work includes improvements to the humidity and temperature control and monitoring systems, and the installation of a leak detection system and an improved security system.
Dunedin Heritage
Dunedin values its cultural heritage as a vital part of its history and identity, and for the contribution it makes to its communities’ sense of place.
Eco-design advisor service
Take advantage of a free eco-design consultation to help you create a warm, dry and energy-efficient home, whether you’re building new or want to improve your existing home.
Fees and charges
This page provides information on Fees and charges.
Food for sale
This page provides information on Food for sale.
Funding and grants
This page provides information on Funding and grants.
Mobile trading
This page provides information on Mobile trading.
New to Dunedin
If you've just moved, or are thinking of moving, to Dunedin, we've collected answers to all the questions you might have.
Noise control
Dunedin City Council operates a 24/7 Noise Control service for general noise complaints. Simply call (03) 477 4000.
Keeping dogs
This page provides information on Keeping dogs.
Keeping other animals
This page provides information on Keeping other animals.
Parking
Where to park, where not to park, what to do if you get a parking infringement, parking permits and more.
Recycling and rubbish
Information about recycling, rubbish collection, landfill hours and charges and more. The kerbside collection includes a wider range of recycled materials which fits the Dunedin City Council (DCC) sustainable practice initiative as less waste is going to landfills and recyclable materials remain as a resource.
Rates information
Find out about the rates information, how to search, information we hold, how you can apply to withhold your name and the rates rebate process.
Registered premises
There are certain types of businesses that must have a licence or certificate of registration to operate.
Resource consents
If your project could impact on the environment, or could affect other people, you may require resource consent.
Stormwater
Stormwater is rain or snow runoff that does not soak into the soil. When an area is developed, stormwater generally increases due to runoff from impermeable surfaces (e.g. roofs, roads, carparks, or compacted soil).
Street Banners
This page provides information on Street Banners.
Street performing (Busking) in Dunedin
You must have a street performing permit to busk in Dunedin.
Transport
The Dunedin City Council maintains all public roads and footpaths, except for those parts of the State Highway Network that are managed by the NZTA.
Trees maintenance
The Dunedin City Council plays an active role designing, maintaining and managing the look and feel of Dunedin City's landscape, and this includes being responsible for a number of trees in Dunedin's parks, reserves, and city streets.
Wastewater
Dunedin's seven wastewater treatment plants service communities ranging in size from 100 to 83,000.
Water supply
We manage Dunedin’s water supply system, from source to tap. We collect, supply, treat and distribute water to residents and businesses in Dunedin and outlying areas.