Please note, all charges are GST inclusive unless indicated otherwise.
Section 12(2) of the Local Government Act 2002, Section 22AB Land Transport Act 1998, Timaru District Council consolidated bylaw (chapter 12), and the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999 for regulatory parking enforcement.
Car Parking Fees
| Description | 2026/27 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|
| On Street Meters | $2.50 per hour |
| Sophia Street Carpark | $2.50 per hour |
| Sophia Street Farmers | $1.50 per half hour or $12 per day |
| Library | N/A |
| The Landing Services | $2.50 per hour |
| Cains Terrace | $2.50 per hour |
| Bay Hill on Street | $2.50 per hour |
| Overnight Parking in Caroline Bay Designated Car Park Area | $20 per night per vehicle |
| Cone Hire | $25.00 per park per day |
Infringement Fees
- Infringement fees are set by Statute
- Any parking offence involving parking on a road in breach of a bylaw, in excess of a period fixed by a meter or otherwise, where the excess time is as below.
These infringement fees will take effect as of 1 October 2024.
| Infringement | 2026/27 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|
| No evidence of current vehicle inspection - private vehicle | $200.00 |
| No evidence of current vehicle inspection - commercial vehicle | $600.00 |
| Parked within 6 metres of an intersection | $100.00 |
| Parked near a corner bend rise or intersection | $70.00 |
| Parked on or near a pedestrian crossing | $100.00 |
| Failing to display 'Pay & Display' receipt or pay 'Pay & Park' fee | $70.00 |
| Parking on broken yellow lines | $100.00 |
| Parked in a Mobility Space without a permit | $750.00 |
| Not more than 30 minutes | $20.00 |
| More than 30 minutes but not more than 1 hour | $25.00 |
| More than 1 hour but not more than 2 hours | $36.00 |
| More than 2 hours but not more than 4 hours | $51.00 |
| More than 4 hours | $71.00 |
| More than 6 hours | $97.00 |
| Failing to display 'Pay and Display' Receipt or pay 'Pay & Park' fee | $70.00 |
Latter Street Car Park
Section 12(2) of the Local Government Act 2002 (note fee is capped under the Land Transport Act 1998 at section 98C to $100 (GST inc.) until regulations provide otherwise).
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|---|
| Clamping release fee for unauthorised vehicles | $100.00 |
Leased Car Parks
Section 12(2) of the Local Government Act 2002.
| Description | 2026/27 GST incl.) |
|---|---|
| Monthly Lease charges for Central Business District Parking (per vehicle, per month 24/7) | |
| Cains Terrace | $80.00 |
| Landing Services/ Station Street | $80.00 |
| Sophia Street - Outdoor | $80.00 |
| Sophia Street - Undercover | $120.00 |
Last updated: 01 Jul 2026