Council reviews Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy

Hurunui District Council is inviting residents to have their say on the review of the Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy.

The draft policy was approved to go out for consultation at this week’s Council meeting.

Council’s Team Leader for Strategy Andrew Mactier said the current policy was adopted in March 2018 and is due for review.

“Council’s current policy gives retailers across the district the choice to open on Easter Sunday if they wish,” Mactier said.

Council is proposing to retain the existing Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy without amendment.

“A district-wide policy continues to be considered the most appropriate, efficient, and effective approach due to the small size of the retail centres in our district and this ensures all are treated equally,” Mactier said.

“The existing policy provides a consistent approach to Easter trading across the district to avoid any confusion for local residents and tourists.”

To have your say, please go to www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations Consultation opens on Monday 3 February and closes on Monday 3 March 2025.