A mobility parking permit allows the holder to park in any mobility park for the time indicated on the meter.
The permit must be clearly displayed on the windscreen and it must be valid.
In a sign written mobility park a permit holder can park for 120 mins for free with 30mins grace to return to the vehicle.
A mobility permit holder must pay the tariff in a normal park with their permit displayed they will get the 30mins grace once the time has expired to return to the vehicle.
A fine for the misuse of a mobility car park is $150. As of October 1, 2024 it will be a $750 fine. This infringement fee is set by central Government and enforced by Council.
Mobility car parks
There are 34 specially marked mobility parks in the CBD.
These parks are wider than normal for wheelchair access. All parks have their own parking meter.
The parks are clearly marked with blue paint on the road, and a sign on the footpath.
Mobility car park locations in the CBD
Most mobility car parks are located near the intersection.
| Street | Location |
|---|---|
| Gladstone Road | Salvation Army Headquarters x1 KFC x1 Jett's Fitness x1 Salvation Army store x1 Michael Hill Jewelers x1 Tony Field Jewelers x2 EB Games x1 Westpac x2 BNZ x2 lsland food shop x2 Eastland Network x1 = 15 parks |
| Grey Street | Grey Street Carpark x2 Coopers Tyres x1 Assembly of God x1 Yoko Sushi x1 Senior Citizens x2 ACC (old building) x1 = 8 parks |
| Bright Street | RSA x2 Library Carpark x2 = 4 parks |
| Peel Street | Outside Library entrance x1 Tauawhi x1 Hauora Tairāwhiti x1 = 3 parks |
| Lowe Street | Ministry of Sociol Development x1 = 1 park |
| Reads Quay | Maori Land Court x1 = 1 park |
| Waikanae Beach | Captain Morgan's x 2 parks = 2 parks |
Map of CBD parking spaces
Mobility parking permits
Council does not issue mobility parking permits. You need to visit:
Tairawhiti CCS
Physical address:
7 Kahutia Street
Tel: 06 867 1249
Call free: 0800 227 2255
Fax: 06 867 1248