The Council is responsible for ensuring that the demand for car parking in our urban communities is balanced by the supply of car parking spaces. Parking restrictions are used to encourage support of businesses and to ensure that specialised parking facilities like loading zones and mobility spaces operate properly.
Council has parking restrictions in the business areas of Huntly, Ngaruawahia and Raglan. These are all set out in our Parking, Traffic Control and Public Places Bylaw.
An enforcement officer is on duty frequently but randomly in each of these towns to ensure that cars do not overstay. A time limit on parking encourages short stays and increases the chances of other shoppers and visitors to the towns being able to find a park easily and conveniently.
Parking infringement notice
The Council will issue you with an infringement notice if your vehicle (includes cars, trucks, motor bikes, etc) is illegally parked or if it does not meet the legal requirements for vehicles to be on the road as defined in the Transport Act and Traffic Regulations, for example, an Evidence of Vehicle Inspection (formerly a Warrant of Fitness) is not displayed, your registration has expired, your tyres are worn or damaged or your car has unauthorised licence plates.
The infringement notice issued will show:
- the details of your vehicle
- the date and time the ticket was issued
- where your car was parked at the time
- the alleged offence
- the fee payable
A summary of rights is printed on the reverse of the ticket and explains your rights and obligations.
Payment
You have 28 days to pay your fine. After this time, a reminder letter will be sent to the vehicle’s owner and if the fine remains unpaid after a further 28 days, it will be passed to the Court for collection. At this stage an additional cost of $30 is added to the original fine and this can increase to $100 if the fine remains unpaid 28 days after you are requested to pay by the Court.
If the driver of the vehicle wishes to make an explanation regarding the infringement, this can be made to our office, in writing, within 28 days of receiving the notice.
Payment can be made in person at any of the Council offices in Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Raglan or Tuakau; or by post to:
Waikato District Council
Private Bag 544
Ngaruawahia 3742
Cheques shall be made out to Waikato District Council and crossed “Not Negotiable”.
Payment of infringement fees via the internet
If you wish to pay for an outstanding infringement fee using the internet please bank into the following account BNZ 020316 0246517 00. If you could include the notice number of your ticket as the reference this will ensure your payment is tracked.
For confirmation that your payment has been received and the infringement canceled email - Parking@waidc.govt.nz
Mobility parking
Mobility (disabled) parking spaces are available in Huntly, Raglan and Ngaruawahia.
Mobility parking spaces (outlined in yellow and displaying the wheelchair symbol) are provided for use by people with mobility-related impairments.
These parking spaces may only be used by holders of Current Operation Mobility permits. If there is no permit displayed or the permit is invalid, an infringement notice will be issued.
The Mobility Parking Permit Scheme is an officially recognised concession-parking scheme owned and administered by CCS Disability Action with the co-operation of local GP’s and all city and district councils.
Locate a mobility park