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Parking

The Council provides a range of parking services and facilities to make accessing the town and suburbs easy and safe. This information is provided to assist the public with parking in Whakatāne District.

Some quick tips on parking:

  • Please always check, read and obey parking signs.
  • Do not stop or park on broken yellow lines, bus stops, taxi stands or other restricted parking areas.
  • Do not park in goods service vehicle loading zones if you are in a private vehicle -- only to load or unload.
  • Remember to read all signs carefully when parking at events; special restrictions may apply.
  • Always follow operating directions on pay and display meters.
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You will need:

  • Your parking ticket number
  • Your vehicle's registration number
  • Your credit card or bank account login details

There are a number of different scenarios in which the Council's Parking Services team would be involved in vehicle parking complaints. Find out how Parking Services can help.

Parking concessions are granted to people with disabilities who have applied for and received a mobility parking permit or mobility card. The card must be clearly displayed on the dashboard.

A warrant of fitness (WOF) is a periodic safety inspection that is compulsory for light vehicles (such as most cars, vans, utes and 4WDs).

The Council's parking wardens will issue an infringement notice if your vehicle is illegally parked or has an expired WOF. Infringements will also be issued for worn, smooth or damaged tyres or if your vehicle has an expired registration.

A vehicle remains the responsibility of its last registered owner. The Council will charge the last owner of an abandoned motor vehicle, where they are identified, with the costs of removal and disposal of their abandoned vehicle.

This page explains how parking laws are enforced in the Whakatāne District. The Council enforces parking offences only on council-controlled roads and car parks.