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Get to know your Council By-Laws

Whether you have had your massage clinic up and running for a while, or are just setting your clinic up.

Please remember to keep in mind, your Local Council may have by-laws which you must abide by.

For example.

To open a massage clinic in Auckland you will require an Environmental Health Licence (Health Protection Licence). For information on how to obtain a health licence, you will need to speak with an Environmental Health Officer directly, available by phone via the Call Centre on (09) 379 2020 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Further information regarding health requirements of a massage clinic are available to view in Part 5.3 of

The Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1998 via the following link: http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/bylaw/part5.asp.

There are a number of other issues to consider before opening a new business, including whether you will require planning and building approval.

You will need to discuss zoning regulations for different areas of Auckland with a Planning Officer to find out if this activity is allowed under the District Plan. To speak with a Planner, please phone the Call Centre on (09)379 2020.

If you are altering an existing building (eg. installing sinks or hand basins), you will need to obtain a building consent.

Information regarding how to obtain a building consent as well as the application form is available to view on the Auckland City website via the following link: http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/buildingconsents/default.asp.

If you would like to speak with a Building Officer directly, they are also available by phone via the Call Centre on (09) 379 2020 between 8.00am and 5.00pm.

Each local council around New Zealand will most likely have different or even no specific regulations regarding a Clinic but I advise everyone to at least check with their local council regarding what is required to setup a Massage Clinic, Whether it be at home or a commercial premises.

I used Auckland as an example as I had an email enquiry regarding setting up a clinic in Auckland.

Note: If you’re planning on having or have signage out front. Your signs may also fall into a by-law too.