Registered Premises
Our Environmental Health team registers various types of premises in the Whakatane 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, e.g.:
- 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
Get a copy of the Regulations at any bookshop or view them on the Brookers website - (opens in a new window).
Establishing and Operating Registered Premises
To find out more about the legal requirements of establishing and operating one of the premises listed, please contact the Environmental Health team on 07 306 0500.
Fees and Charges
Annual registration involves inspection and related work in assessing compliance with the relevant regulations. Fees and charges are set out in the Council’s Annual Plan 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 Registered Premises
If someone else is taking over your business, they will need a new Certificate of Registration. To get one, they will need to complete an Application for Transfer Form - (PDF, 86KB) and return it to the Council’s Environmental Health team.
You’ll also need to pay the transfer of ownership fee. We will then issue a new certificate showing the new details, which will be valid until the original registration period expires.