Waimakariri Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2026

What’s this about? 

Council is inviting feedback on the proposed Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2026, which would replace the Parking Bylaw 2019. The proposed bylaw expands the current framework to include traffic‑related matters, in addition to parking, and updates how these issues are managed across the district to support safety, accessibility, and fair access for everyone. 

Some rules would apply on adoption, such as protecting footpaths and verges and managing long‑stay parking of motorhomes and trailers. Other tools — including parking zones, residents’ exemption zones, and traffic movement controls — would only be considered in the future if needed, through separate Council decisions and further consultation. 

This survey focuses on whether you support, support with changes, or oppose the proposed bylaw and its key provisions. It is not location‑specific. If there is feedback you would like to provide that is not captured in the questions, you can do so in the final comment section. 

Let’s get this right together. Clear, constructive feedback helps us build a best‑fit bylaw for our district. We welcome all views, and specific suggestions are the most helpful for improving the bylaw. General or off‑topic comments are difficult to analyse and may not be included in the summary of feedback.