Hairdressers

If you run a hairdressing salon or barber shop, you need to register with Council and meet health and hygiene standards.

To use any premises as a hairdressing business, you must be registered with Council and hold a current certificate of registration. This applies whether you’re working from a commercial premises or your home.

Applying for Registration

Before opening your hairdressing salon to the public, you must have a Certificate of Registration issued. To obtain a Certificate of Registration, you will need to apply for registration for a hairdressing salon. The application for registration should be received at least 14 days before you intend to commence operating.

Form | Hairdresser Registration (PDF file, 112.7 KB)

Alongside your application, you will need to supply a floor plan detailing the following:

  • Designation of rooms and any specific areas
  • Layout of appliances and fittings, including the position of sinks, wash-hand basins and toilets
  • Number of service chairs
  • Type and location of artificial lighting and ventilation (i.e. location of yards, refuse disposal areas, staff rooms and customer service areas)
  • An outline of construction material and surface finishes that you propose.

Hairdressers Fees & Charges

If you’re setting up a new salon, call our Planning Services team to ensure a salon is allowed in the area you’re planning to work in. Before any building work can happen you will need building consent.

Contact Details
Phone: 06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110
Email: info@tararuadc.govt.nz
Address: 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Postal: PO Box 115, Dannevirke 4942

You’ll also need to book a consultation with one of our Environmental Health Officers to get your registration certificate.

If you're buying an existing salon, please contact one of our Environmental Health Officers.

Contact Details
Phone: 06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110
Email: info@tararuadc.govt.nz
Address: 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Postal: PO Box 115, Dannevirke 4942