Business premises that have the potential to put public health at risk, must be registered with the Council.

• Camping Ground
• Funeral Directors
• Mortuary

Camping Grounds 

Camping grounds must be registered and inspected by a council inspector under the Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1966 they also must comply with the Camping Grounds Regulations 1985 before we can approve registration.

Funeral Directors

Mortuaries and funeral director businesses need registration and inspection.
Mortuaries must comply with the Health (Registration of premises) Regulations 1966 and funeral directors must comply with the Health (Burial) Regulations 1946.

How to apply for Registration of Premises

1. Contact the Matamata-Piako District Council to discuss your requirements with the Environmental Health Officer.
2. The Environmental Health Officer will inspect your premises prior to registration.
3. Once the Environmental Health Officer confirms that the premises comply with regulations, you can then apply for registration.
   • Application for Certificate of Registration - Camping Ground (online form)
   • Application to Register - Funeral Director and Mortuaries  (online form)
   • Fees & charges 

Registrations must be renewed annually and are subject to regular inspections to comply with Health Regulations.

Funeral Directors and Mortuaries annually on 31 May
Camping Grounds annually on 30 June
Once a premises is registered by Council, the certificate of registration must be openly displayed in a public part of the premises.

Taking over an existing premise

If you take over an existing premise that is currently registered, you need to fill out the application for registration form and pay the change of occupier fee. It is important that you do this as soon as possible after taking over the premises.

• Application to Transfer Registration
• Fees & charges