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Trading in public places

Trading and events in our public spaces keep our city vibrant, diverse, and inspiring.

We want to make Wellington a great place to, live, work and play. Our markets, outdoor dining, busking, food trucks and events all play an important part in making our public spaces vibrant and fun.

Our Trading and Events in Public Places Policy 2021 ensures that trading and events in our public spaces:

  • encourage a vibrant, diverse, cultural city, where people can be active
  • maintain standards of public health and safety and accessibility to footpaths and thoroughfares
  • protect our culture, heritage and natural environments
  • minimise the effects on private property and businesses.

Apply for a street performance and busking licence

We encourage high-quality street performance in our busking-friendly city. Find out how to apply for a licence for street performance and busking in public places.

Apply for a fitness class licence

Find out how to get a licence to hold commercial fitness group classes in public places.

Apply for a commercial dog walking licence

Find out what you need to apply for a licence for commercial dog walking in public places.

Apply for a trading licence

In most situations, you need a Council trading licence if you want to sell something in a public place.