Council contacts

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Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Service Contact
Food registration Email: environmental.health@chbdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 857 8060
Alcohol licence Email: alcohol-licensing@chbdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 857 8060

Central Hawke's Bay District Council(external link)


Manawatū District Council

Service Contact
Food registration Email: health@mdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 323 0000
Alcohol licence Email: alcohol@mdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 323 0000

Manawatū District Council(external link)


Ōtorohanga District Council

Service Contact
All services Email: info@otodc.govt.nz

Telephone: 0800 734 000

Ōtorohanga District Council(external link)


South Taranaki District Council

Service Contact
Food registration Email: regservices@stdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 278 0555
Alcohol licence Email: regservices@stdc.govt.nz

Telephone: 06 278 0555

South Taranaki District Council(external link)


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Last updated: 08 June 2026