Parking fines are issued when drivers fail to pay for their parking, overstay the time limit or park in an unsafe way.
Paying with cash?
From 31 March 2025, Tauranga City Council will no longer accept cash as a form of payment. Come see our friendly staff at your local Library Community Hub and they can help you set up a different payment method.
For more information visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/cashless.
Tickets can also be issued for vehicles with out-of-date or missing warrant of fitness or licence (rego).
Please read the summary of rights on the back of the ticket. If you wish to dispute the ticket, you will need to write to Council or fill out our online form (below) within the timeframe given in the summary of rights. Please include the infringement number noted on the ticket.
Paying your parking fine
Parking fines can be paid online or in person. If you have misplaced your infringement notice, please call us on 07 577 7000.
Pay online
Pay your parking fine online
In person
You can pay in person at any of the following locations:
- Tauranga Library, He Puna Manawa: 21 Devonport Road: 9.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
- Pāpāmoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road: 9.30am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road: 9.30am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Mount Library, 398 Maunganui Road: 9.30am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Payments can be made by EFTPOS, debit, and credit card. Surcharge applies for Paywave and credit card (1.3%).
Payment plans
Payment plans can be set up for individual infringements over $150.00, such as those for no warrant of fitness or no registration. Some conditions apply, and only one payment plan agreement is allowed per customer. You can enter into an agreement with Council by completing a Traffic Agreement Application. This can be requested by contacting the parking team via the following link https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/contactparking or by going into one of our libraries.
Parking fine payment plan agreement form (76kb pdf)
Disputing an Infringement
Disputes are considered on a case-by-case basis. We often conduct further investigations using Council systems to confirm the circumstances surrounding an infringement notice. To remain fair and consistent, we may also request proof or supporting evidence related to your dispute.
Dispute ticket or contact the Parking Enforcement Team
See the current parking infringement fees.
Taking your fine to court