Environmental Protection Services

We aim to promote a safe environment through education and compliance with legislation to ensure a high standard of public health for our residents and visitors.

In order to fulfil this role Environmental Health carries out the following functions;

Routine and grading inspections of licensed food premises in the Palmerston North area
Carry out joint suspected food poisoning/food complaint inspections with the public health unit
Routine inspection of licensed hairdressers, funeral parlours, camping grounds, markets and mobile shops
License new and renewal applications for premises
Provide guidance and information to new, existing and prospective owners of businesses
Look at layout plans for new and existing businesses for the Health side of building consents
Approval of Hawkers, occasional food premises and sausage sizzles
Receive and investigate noise and health related nuisance complaints
To provide information and advice to residents in relation to Hazardous Substances - For workplace enquiries about Hazardous Substances please visit the following websites: www.epa.govt.nz; http://dol.govt.nz
Test the water quality of public and school swimming pools
Run educational sessions for events around the city e.g. The Festival of Cultures

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