Mobile Shops and Trading in Public Places
Mobile shops consist of individuals or groups that provide a service, sell merchandise or food on a regular basis from a registered vehicle. These were previously known as ‘hawkers’. All mobile shops and those using the Venture Centre in Taupo must get a license.
For new mobile shops an inspection of the food to be sold or consumed will be necessary to ensure that minimum standards are met. Food safety training may be required depending on the risk to food safety.
A mobile shop licence has a number of conditions attached to it. This includes where you may or may not operate. Also included is Council reserve land which can only be used if the mobile shop is part of an organized event. No operation in the Central Business District (CBD) is permitted. Footpaths are not to be used or blocked in any way.
Buskers may be able to operate but application must be made to the Council and permission sought from the neighbouring shops. For more information on Busking and Street Activities.
Further Notes
- Inspection of mobile shops are made on occasions.
- Approval and the issuing of a certificate should be granted prior to operation. Allow enough time to ensure that inspection, approval and the issuing of the certificate can be made. The Environmental Health Officer can inform you of this timeframe.
Fees
All mobile shop licenses will now run on a seasonal (6 monthly) or annual basis. Below is a table showing which licence fee will be payable depending on the month applied, and the three fee options. An inspection fee may now also apply.
Annual |
| July |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| $200.00 |
$183.35 |
$166.65 |
$150.00 |
$133.30 |
$116.65 |
| Jan |
Feb |
March |
April |
May |
June |
| $100.00 |
$83.30 |
$66.65 |
$49.95 |
$33.30 |
$16.65 |
Summer |
| Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
March |
| $100.00 |
$83.30 |
$66.65 |
$49.95 |
$33.30 |
$16.65 |
Winter |
| April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug |
Sept |
| $100.00 |
$83.30 |
$66.65 |
$49.95 |
$33.30 |
$16.65 |
- A mobile shop operator wanting to use the Venture Centre on Spa Rd will be required to pay $14 per day or $46 a week for a site.
- A licence to operate on State highways (approval by Transit) is around $600.
For more information contact Customer Services on 07 376 0899.
Forms and Information
Application Forms
To view the maps of the Mobile Shops' locations in Taupo, Turangi, Mangakino click HERE ( 227 kb PDF ).