Media Release: Tuesday 22 September 2015

Council Regulatory Services on tour

Horowhenua District Council's Regulatory Services staff are to hold public 'open day' sessions at various locations throughout the District from September 29.

Residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to attend a session nearby to ask questions and discuss topics such as:

• Building - work requiring consents and work that is exempt, fees, do-it-yourself projects.

• Liquor - use of Council facilities, special licence needs, requirements to become a bar manager.

• Health - what food grades mean, selling food at events or to fundraise, opening a food business.

• Animal Control - dog registrations, nuisance issues, fees and charges, how to get a reduced fee.

• General - noise issues, parking.

Customer and Regulatory Services Manager Mike Lepper says the road tour will be an opportunity for people to sit and talk face-to-face with staff in an informal setting. Sessions are free and no appointment is necessary.

"We really want to help people and give them the right information they need. While Council must work within the regulatory rules, we want to help people achieve what they want as simply and quickly as possible," Mr Lepper said.

Seven sessions are to be held:

• Tuesday 29 September: 10.30am - 12noon at Tokomaru Hall and 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Shannon Memorial Hall.

• Thursday 1 October: 10.30am - 12noon at Waitarere Beach Surf Club and 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Te Takere.

• Tuesday 13 October: 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Holben Pavilion, Foxton Beach.

• Thursday 15 October: 10.30am - 12noon at Manakau Hall and 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Ohau Hall.

For more information, contact Council's Customer Experience team on 06 366 0999 orenquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz

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