Frequently Asked Questions
The Long Bay Design Guideline can be found here:
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:26011d33-20d2-4833-bafa-9c31046173d1
For older copies please contact us, or Templeton Group.
To contact the Long Bay Design Approvals please email designapproval@longbay.co.nz
Yes, as long as you park legally. You must not park:
– closer than 6 metres to an intersection,
– in front of, or closer than 1 metre to a vehicle entrance,
– near a corner, curve, hill, traffic island or intersection, if it stops other people from seeing along the road
– where it’s in the way of other road users, including pedestrians
Please review Where not to park and How to park safely for further scenarios.
Please remember that the Long Bay roads are often narrow and so avoid parking directly opposite another parked car – otherwise other cars, service and emergency vehicles will not be able to get through. If a car is blocking access or parked illegally, you can call Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553 with the details of the vehicle to request a parking officer visit the site.
For long periods of time, private parking should be used, and it would be recommended to connect a trickle charger to maintain battery health, ensuring the car will start on return.
The following is a longer AI assisted answer – please check sources before relying on it.
In Auckland, vehicles left unattended on public roads or property for more than 7 days can be considered abandoned and may be lawfully removed by Auckland Transport (AT) or local authorities. The process around abandoned vehicles involves several steps including attempts to notify the owner, placement of warning notices, and possible removal and disposal if the owner does not respond.
Guidance on Abandoned Vehicles After 7 Days
When a vehicle is reported or identified as abandoned, parking officers issue infringement notices and attempt to locate and notify the owner.
If the vehicle remains unclaimed, authorities may move it to storage and formally declare it abandoned after a certain period.
Once declared abandoned, the vehicle can be deregistered, sold, or disposed of to recover towing and storage costs.
Authorities must give at least 24 hours’ visible notice before removing a vehicle unless it is illegally parked in a hazardous or obstructive manner.
Long-Term Roadside Parking
– Parking a vehicle on the roadside for months without moving it is not permitted and could lead to the vehicle being treated as abandoned.
– Long-term roadside parking risks fines, towing, or removal due to both parking time limits and abandoned vehicle laws.
Summary
You cannot legally park a vehicle on the roadside in Auckland for months without moving it. If a vehicle is left unattended for 7 days or more, it may be treated as abandoned and subject to removal under local regulations. To avoid penalties, consider using private facilities, designated monthly or long-term parking facilities instead.
If further details on Auckland’s Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw or the abandoned vehicle removal process are needed, these documents and official sources provide comprehensive guidance.
https://at.govt.nz/driving-and-parking/parking-rules/abandoned-vehicles
https://tahaautogroup.co.nz/car-removal-laws-in-new-zealand/
https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/1ib45j9/can_you_take_ownership_of_abandoned_vehicles/
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/Documents/vehicle-use-and-parking-bylaw-2025.pdf
https://new.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/report-problem/report-a-problem.html
https://at.govt.nz/driving-and-parking/parking-rules
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/jaguars-bmws-abandoned-as-auckland-transport-sells-hundreds-of-dumped-vehicles/TXQ2AVXIBFAHZMUIMWCR527XSU
Hope that helps!
The Long Bay Design Guidelines at point 8 of the Building Restrictions states, “Boats, caravans and the like are not allowed in the front yard. Nor should they be stored on driveways. They may be located within the rear yard or side yard”. Please be considerate of your neighbours.
There are a couple of ways to handle situations where boats or caravans are parked in the front yard:
1. Talk to your neighbours, engage with them and advise them of the Long Bay Design Guidelines of which they may not be aware; or if you are not comfortable doing this, then
2. The LBRA could provide a template letter addressing this issue with the residents; or
3. You have the option to instruct a lawyer and take a civil case.
If you are parking on a public road (not a private way nor private cul-de-sac) you can legally park a trailer for up to 5 days. Note there are infringements for exceeding this timeframe, see https://at.govt.nz/infringements-fines/vehicle-infringements/
– Parked a trailer on a road over 5 days
– Person parked a trailer on a roadway for a period exceeding 5 days.
– Section 40 Land Transport Act 1998 and Rule 6.19(1) Road User Rule 2004.
– Rule 4 and Schedule 1 Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999. https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2004/0427/latest/whole.html#DLM303097.
To report any illegally parked trailers please contact Auckland Transport https://at.govt.nz/about-us/contact-us/.
For any followup or other issues, please contact LBRA.
Many streets in Long Bay are causing parking challenges. If these are consistent and significant to the point where utility vehicles (rubbish/recycling trucks etc.), emergency vehicles and the like are blocked from accessing the road, a case may be taken for yellow lines to be painted to disallow parking.
There is a precedent for this in Long Bay, however, it is a challenging and drawn out process requiring significant work, and potentially long timeframes. If you’d like to consider this it is highly recommended to go via LBRA channels. Please contact us if needed.
These are part of the rainwater disposal system and are the prime responsibility of the Auckland Council following handover from the Developer (Templeton Group) after a defined amount of time (approx 2-3 years) depending on location – which makes responsibility somewhat unclear. Auckland Council has an operation and maintenance guide for rain gardens which can be found amongst their Stormwater forms and guides. However, with their limited/constrained resources, these gardens can become overgrown with weeds and the grasses can block passageway on paths and driveways.
Therefore homeowners are encouraged to be proactive and carefully weed and trim the gardens in front of their property. This helps the streets look tidy and makes sure the gardens remain healthy. If you want the Council to take action, you can contact them on 09 301 0101.
If you would like the council to avoid spraying a specific garden, please see the below link for opt out weed spraying information and terms and conditions:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/pests-weeds/Pages/no-spray-register.aspx
If you have any further queries, please contact nosprayregister@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Please log the job/complaint with the Council Call Centre by phoning (09) 301 0101 or via the online form:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/default.aspx
Always ask for and note the job number and ask for a date by which the issue will be addressed. The Call Centre will advise the estimated time frame – this could be 24 hours or 10 working days – depending on the type of issue. All jobs logged through the Call Centre get dispatched directly to the contractor in the area.
If a job that has been logged with the Call Centre has not been resolved within the stated timeframe, then please email: longbayra@gmail.com with the details (including the job number), and we will escalate the job with our Council contact on your behalf.
Auckland Council has an operation and maintenance guide for rain gardens which can be found amongst their Stormwater forms and guides.
These are protected and should not be removed. However homeowners are encouraged to trim back those blocking pathways, and to remove dead frond stalks once they have flowered. This helps to keep the neighbourhood tidy and allows easy access.
The following link provides some really good information about pest plants and the need for vegetation maintenance on these private planted batters. The link also lists all the plant pest species, making them really easy to identify.
http://pestplants.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
Yes, anyone can hold a party in the park. You must of course take all your rubbish home with you. You would need to check with Auckland Council if you wanted to erect say a bouncy castle or the like.
Auckland Council advise that residential building work on weekends is not prohibited, provided it’s similar from a noise perspective to people doing DIY work/mowing lawns etc. The work that is prohibited on a Sunday relates to the use of heavy earthmoving machinery, such as those operating on the earthwork sites. This work is restricted by way of specific conditions in the resource consent relevant to that site.
Call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 while the noise is occurring. Calls are confidential and an officer will come out and investigate.
Section 24 of the Annexure Schedule (section 24 covenant) states that any washing line erected must not to be situated within the front yard.
Large free standing satellite signal receiving dishes are not allowed in front yards. Smaller “Sky TV” style satellite dishes must be located as unobtrusively as possible.
The original Developer (Todd Property) advised that neighbours have the right to enforce the neighbourhood land covenants and take action against the owners for lack of upkeep. However, a lawyer will need to search the title for the registered owner details.
To make a complaint (without going through a lawyer), about vermin, you can lodge a complaint with Auckland Council at: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/licences-regulations/outdoor-fires/Pages/complain-about-overgrown-section.aspx
Or if it is in relation to a fire hazard (long grass), lodge the complaint here: https://fireandemergency.nz/at-home/fire-hazards-in-your-community/
If you see dumped rubbish on public property, the number to call to report illegal dumping of rubbish is 0800 663 867 and this number is available 24/7.
However, they will not remove dumped rubbish on private property. The owner of the property is responsible for this.
1. First safely check that there has not been a break in. If there has been, please call the police.
2. If the owner is away then check with other close neighbours if they have any contact details for the owner. A post on the Long Bay Community Facebook group may help with this.
3. If the problem persists, then ring Noise Control at Auckland City Council on 09 301 0101 during working hours and ask to speak to a compliance noise specialist.
Please Note:
● If you set your house alarm when you are at work or on holiday, please talk to your close neighbours and let them know how they can contact you if there is a problem.
● If you are going to be away or overseas for an extended period, please consider having a local family member, neighbour or rental agent available to turn the alarm off if there is a problem. Once again please give those contact details to close neighbours.
If you set your house alarm then please ensure it is well serviced, the back-up battery is working and pets and flapping curtains etc. are not going to interfere with sensors.
If you need any advice on Graffiti prevention and/or removal, there is a great deal of
information on the Auckland Council website:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/graffiti-vandalism/Pages/default.aspx
Please immediately phone the Auckland Council main line or the Pollution Hotline on 09 377 3107 (24 hours a day, seven days a week) to report:
– stormwater pollution, including pollutants being discharged into creeks and streams
– air pollution, including smoke from fires, or odours and dust from building sites and quarries.
Pollutants may include:
– dirt, clay and soil sediment
– concrete wash-out water
– oils and fuel
– paint and chemicals
– smoke, odours, fumes and dust.
The Pollution Response Team is available seven days a week.
For rules on outdoor burning, see:
Rules for Outdoor Fires
Auckland Unitary Plan: Chapter E14 Air quality (PDF 305KB).
Outdoor Fire Safety Bylaw 2014.
Yes! Auckland Council provides information on the Long Bay Regional Park, and a map here.
Please ring *555 for any racing or speeding issues or 111 if it is happening now/an urgent situation, or if non-urgent, use 105 https://police.govt.nz/use-105, especially if you are quick enough to obtain the number plate for a speeding vehicle and the make/model/colour/occupants if possible. The reporting data is very important to help inform and direct Police and Auckland Transport resources.
1. Members receive updates and information about the community before other residents via email;
2. If the Association holds a social event which is ticketed, then members would receive a discounted rate;
3. Going forward, members may be offered discounts at the various shops in the new Village;
4. Facebook members are advised of updates, but usually one or two week’s after members.
The community book library is located at 19 Headland Drive Long Bay, see the Info page for more.
If any park visitor sees a dog in the park, they are welcome to share the bylaws with the dog owner (if they feel safe and comfortable doing so). If you need help, you can speak to a ranger if one is around or call the call centre at 09 3010101, and depending on the circumstances, they can report it to either parks or animal management. Alternatively, you can report it via the Make an enquiry form on the Council website. This is where photos, vehicle details, etc., can be uploaded. We frequently deal with dogs and their owners in the park where they aren’t meant to be, and it’s super frustrating.
There are several venues in the area that are available for hire such as the Long Bay College, Long Bay Primary, MERC, Long Bay Baptist Church, Vaughans Homestead, Vaughan Park Retreat and the Long Bay Chinese Association Community Hub. Additionally Long Bay businesses have bookable spaces such as at Birds of a Feather, and Long Bay Surf Club. A little further away there is the Torbay Community Hall, Torbay Village Hall (previously Senior Citizens Hall), Heart of the Bays Browns Bay, and Okura Hall. Please contact LBRA if you would like comparisons or guidance.
Bunnings stores (Constellation Drive, Silverdale, Glenfield) have a free recycle bin for most household batteries. Abilities Group (Glenfield) have battery recycling and much more (mostly paid) recycling.
Mitre10 stores (e.g. Albany) have a free recycle bin for polystyrene. Abilities Group (Glenfield) have polystyrene and much more (mostly paid) recycling.
Yes! Long Bay Residents’ Association in collaboration with Restore Hibiscus and Bays is running a Predator Free NZ (PFNZ) funded project. Please contact us or email longbayra@gmail.com for further details. You can log catches at trap.nz on Project RestoreHB Long Bay or if you are not keen on trap.nz, by using this form.
Awa Nurseries
Waimauku
09 411 8712
awanursey.co.nz
Fernglen
Kauri Road, Birkenhead
Have a small selection of native plants for sale at their open days.
Kaipara Coast Plant Centre
Kaukapakapa
09 420 5655
kaiparacoastplantcentre.com
Kaipatiki Project Ecohub
Birkdale
09 482 1172
Bulk only
NZ Native Concepts Plant Nursery
Piha
022 689 021
The Native Plant Nursery
Bombay
021 0834 3433
nznativeplantnursery.co.nz
Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Ngauteringaringa Native plant Nursery
27A Lake Road Devonport
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
Contact Anne McMillan
Anne@rth.org.nz
021 285 9399.
We have a dedicated page for this: Te Oneroa Backyard Birds.
If knocking on their door and asking directly isn’t an option, or trying adjacent neighbours to see if they have contact details isn’t working, and if you’ve already contacted the residents’ association without resolution, you can request contact information from Auckland Council via the Complete Rating Information Database (CRID).
There is no process for customers to search for homeowners online. To access the CRID, customers must apply in person at any one of our libraries offering council services and present photo ID.
Key rules:
– Customers can search for information on up to five properties.
– Only the current property owner can be requested.
– The CRID cannot be used for bulk collection of names or addresses.
– Telephone numbers and emails cannot be disclosed under any circumstances.
– If any details are withheld, customers must submit their request in writing.
Customers must fill out a form to request the release of ratepayer information. request single property or request multiple properties.
Forms are available only in person at any one of our libraries offering council services (i.e., they are not available to download online).
The nearest locations that provide this service are the Orewa and Takapuna libraries.
West Piripiri, also known as Piripiri Point Reserve was an area of Piripiri Point that used to be managed by North Shore City Council. As part of the amalgamations of Auckland Council’s it became part of Long Bay Regional Park, and there isn’t an exact date known of when that happened.
While the Policy on Dogs 2019 referred to “West Piripiri” the area no longer existed as an option for dog access, this was an error that has been corrected in the latest review in 2025.
The Long Bay Regional Park’s website has been updated, and at the time of writing, Auckland Council is working on getting the park map/brochure and on park signage updated.
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=215#dogwalking
This answer was provided 01-Sep-2025 on request to Auckland Council reference 681472381859.