Parking permits made easier

Parking permits made easier: From next month onwards permit application processing times will decrease.

From City Scene, published on 26 April, 2009.

Applying for parking permits is going to be simpler from next month.

As of 1 May, there will be more ways to apply and pay for parking permits, as well as shorter processing times and better information for customers.

New criteria for issuing permits will also provide more flexibility for a variety of goods and services vehicles - important to the efficient running of the city.

"We want to continue providing a better service to retailers, service providers and ratepayers, while creating better efficiencies for the council," says Councillor Ken Baguley, chairperson of the Transport Committee.

Processing times are now one-to-three working days for temporary permits, however they can usually be done on the spot. Most other parking permits now take three-to-five days.

All major credit cards and personal cheques can be used for payment.

These improvements follow a council review on the way parking permits are issued and used.

People without internet access can obtain information and application forms from the council's main reception at 1 Greys Avenue.

For more information visit Parking in Auckland city online or call Auckland City Council .