Parking Tickets

The Council is responsible for ensuring that the demand for car parking is balanced by the supply of car parking spaces. Parking restrictions are used to encourage support of businesses and to ensure that specialised parking facilities like loading zones operate properly.  

What is this ticket for?

How do I pay?

I disagree with the ticket. What can I do?

What is this ticket for?

The Council will issue you with an infringement notice if your vehicle (includes cars, trucks, motor bikes, etc) is illegally parked or if it does not meet the legal requirements for vehicles to be on the road as defined in the Transport Act and Traffic Regulations. For example, an Evidence of Vehicle Inspection (formerly a Warrant of Fitness) is not displayed, your registration has expired, your tyres are worn or damaged or your car has unauthorised licence plates.

The Infringement notice issued will show:

• The details of your vehicle

• The date and time the ticket was issued

• Where your car was parked at the time

• The alleged offence

• The fee

A summary of rights is printed on the reverse of the ticket and explains your rights and obligations.

How do I pay?

Your parking fine should be paid within 28 days from the date the ticket was issued.  You can pay the amount due by:

• cash or cheque at the Papakura District Council; or

• post to Private Bag 7, Papakura.  Cheques should be made payable to Papakura District Council and have the ticket number and vehicle registration number noted on the back.

I disagree with the ticket. What can I do?

If you disagree with a ticket you've received, you can request a review. This is known as disputing an infringement notice. Your request for a review must be put in writing to the Customer Services Unit Papakura District Council, 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura.

You will need to include the following information:

1.    The ticket number

2.     The vehicle registration number

3.     Your full name and address for replies

4.      A contact telephone number

Your letter should include a copy (not the original) of any supporting documentation you have ie proof that your car has a current Evidence of Vehicle inspection. All requests are read and acknowledged. Responses take a minimum of 14 days.

Council’s Response

If you've written to us to request a review and the outcome is that the Council hasn't accepted your written explanation, you can:

1.       Pay the infringement fee without any additional charges

2.       Send a written submission to the District Court

3.       Appear in Court for a defended hearing

If you choose either (2) or (3) above, please write to us with the following information:

• full name

• postal address or address where notice of hearing may be served

•  date of birth

• whether you would like a written submission hearing or a defended hearing

• infringement notice number(s)

•  vehicle registration number

•  date and signature

1.    Pay the infringement fee without any additional charges

• If you accept that you are guilty and pay the infringement fee before the notice is lodged at court, no further action or additional court administration costs will be incurred.

2.    Send a written submission to the District Court

• Sending a written submission means that you do not appear in court.

• This option is the only one available if you wish to plead guilty but feel you have good reasons that may excuse you.

• Your written submission and any previous correspondence you may have sent to the Council will be forwarded to the court on your behalf. If you have additional supporting evidence, please include it with your request for a submission hearing.

• Justices of the peace will consider your submission in chambers and you will be notified of their decision by mail.

3.     Appear in court for a defended hearing

• A defended hearing is when you believe you are not guilty.

• The hearing requires you to appear at court at 10.00am on the specified day.

• The court clerk will read out the defendants' names and when your name is called you will be asked to make your plea. Once you have pleaded not guilty, your case is usually heard the same day.

• Justices of the peace will consider what you, the Council’s prosecutor and witness (usually the parking officer who issued the infringement notice) have to say before making a decision. If you have a witness or witnesses that you want to appear on your behalf, please make sure they are at court on the day.

• If you request this option you will be served with a notice of hearing. This will provide full details of when you are required to appear in court.

• If you plead guilty (option 2) or are found guilty (option 3) of the offence, the court will order you to pay the fine and any other costs ordered by the court.