How it works
You need to get the Council's permission to conduct research and/or collect material in Wellington City parks and reserves. This is because some collection and research activities have the potential to negatively affect natural resources or interfere with other park users.
How to apply
Research
If you are working to answer a research question and need to survey, collect, experiment or otherwise occupy the parks and reserves for the purpose of research, please fill in the research permit application form.
Email the completed application to: urbanecology@wcc.govt.nz.
Collection
If you are collecting material for any purpose such as weaving, plant propagation, or traditional and cultural purposes, please fill in the collection permit application form.
For applications related to Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush or the Botanic Garden, email your completed application to: otari@wcc.govt.nz.
For all other applications email: nativeplants@wcc.govt.nz.