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Public feedback on the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw will open 13 October 2025
What is this all about?
The Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw is all about making sure everyone can enjoy the parks and reserves in Central Otago. Here are the key areas that this draft bylaw addresses:
Coming and going. Please use the proper entrances and exits. Don’t sneak into closed-off areas or events and if there’s an entry fee or permission needed, make sure that’s sorted first.
Events and gatherings. Thinking of hosting an event or get-together? You’ll need to book space in a Park or Reserve through Council's online booking system on the CODC website.
Facilities and vehicles. Planning to play organised sport? You’ll need the Council’s okay. Stick to the marked parking spots, follow the signs, and keep to the speed limits. Council and emergency vehicles are the exception.
Behaviour. Be kind and considerate to others. Avoid causing a fuss, and don’t light fires, set off fireworks, or drink alcohol unless you’ve got the proper licence. You’ll also need permission to put up any temporary structures.
Animals and litter. Keep your dog on a lead unless you’re in a designated off-lead area. Other animals should be under control, so they don’t cause any issues.
Commercial activities and parking. If you’re planning to run a business activity or put up signs or notices, you’ll need written permission from the Council and there’ll be some rules to follow. Unauthorised parking on Reserves for vehicles/caravans/boats and trailers is prohibited.
Looking after the environment. Please don’t remove, damage, or add any plants, soil, or water features without the Council’s go-ahead. Let’s all do our bit to protect nature.
Drones and aircraft. Stick to the Civil Aviation Authority rules when flying drones, and follow any Council restrictions too. If you want to land an aircraft or parachute into a park, you'll need written permission unless it's an emergency.
Camping. Camping (including freedom camping) is not permitted on any Park or Reserve unless it's designated for camping by Council.
Permission and enforcement. The Council can approve, decline, or cancel permissions. If you break the rules, you might be asked to leave and could face additional legal consequences.
How to get involved
To have your say on the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw, complete the survey by clicking here (insert link) or pick up a hard copy at any Council Service Centre, library or at the Alexandra Citizens Advice Bureau (ACAN), located in the Alexandra Community House. For accessibility purposes, oral submissions may be provided. Please email lets-talk@codc.govt.nz or call 03 440 0056 and make a request to submit an oral submission and we will get back to you with more details. The last day to have your say is Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal details you provide will remain confidential. We do not intend to proactively publish any verbatim comments we receive in response to this survey. The results will be collated in a summary report that will include key themes that come through in the comments.
Please note that comments received for any survey are considered official information and may be released if requested under the Local Government Official information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
Public feedback on the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw will open 13 October 2025
What is this all about?
The Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw is all about making sure everyone can enjoy the parks and reserves in Central Otago. Here are the key areas that this draft bylaw addresses:
Coming and going. Please use the proper entrances and exits. Don’t sneak into closed-off areas or events and if there’s an entry fee or permission needed, make sure that’s sorted first.
Events and gatherings. Thinking of hosting an event or get-together? You’ll need to book space in a Park or Reserve through Council's online booking system on the CODC website.
Facilities and vehicles. Planning to play organised sport? You’ll need the Council’s okay. Stick to the marked parking spots, follow the signs, and keep to the speed limits. Council and emergency vehicles are the exception.
Behaviour. Be kind and considerate to others. Avoid causing a fuss, and don’t light fires, set off fireworks, or drink alcohol unless you’ve got the proper licence. You’ll also need permission to put up any temporary structures.
Animals and litter. Keep your dog on a lead unless you’re in a designated off-lead area. Other animals should be under control, so they don’t cause any issues.
Commercial activities and parking. If you’re planning to run a business activity or put up signs or notices, you’ll need written permission from the Council and there’ll be some rules to follow. Unauthorised parking on Reserves for vehicles/caravans/boats and trailers is prohibited.
Looking after the environment. Please don’t remove, damage, or add any plants, soil, or water features without the Council’s go-ahead. Let’s all do our bit to protect nature.
Drones and aircraft. Stick to the Civil Aviation Authority rules when flying drones, and follow any Council restrictions too. If you want to land an aircraft or parachute into a park, you'll need written permission unless it's an emergency.
Camping. Camping (including freedom camping) is not permitted on any Park or Reserve unless it's designated for camping by Council.
Permission and enforcement. The Council can approve, decline, or cancel permissions. If you break the rules, you might be asked to leave and could face additional legal consequences.
How to get involved
To have your say on the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw, complete the survey by clicking here (insert link) or pick up a hard copy at any Council Service Centre, library or at the Alexandra Citizens Advice Bureau (ACAN), located in the Alexandra Community House. For accessibility purposes, oral submissions may be provided. Please email lets-talk@codc.govt.nz or call 03 440 0056 and make a request to submit an oral submission and we will get back to you with more details. The last day to have your say is Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal details you provide will remain confidential. We do not intend to proactively publish any verbatim comments we receive in response to this survey. The results will be collated in a summary report that will include key themes that come through in the comments.
Please note that comments received for any survey are considered official information and may be released if requested under the Local Government Official information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
