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What you need to know if you own a hair salon or barbershop in Palmerston North, or are thinking about opening one.
If you're a hairdresser or barber, you no longer need to renew your registration certificate with Council.
The previous 1980 Health (Hairdressers) Regulations have been revoked and replaced with national public health guidelines. The new guidelines support good health and hygiene practices while giving businesses greater flexibility in how they operate.
You can read the guidelines on the Minstry of Health website.
Public health guidance for hairdressers and barbers
You can find more information about the changes on the Ministry for Regulation website
If you're setting up a new salon, call our Planning Services team to ensure a salon is allowed in the area you're planning to work in.
You will also need building consent. This is to ensure that water from your business doesn't return to the city water network.