# The rules on the ground The council’s rules as drawn areas, 532 instruments across five kinds: 313 dog rules, 152 bottle-store buffers, 29 freedom-camping zones, 18 alcohol bans, 20 rūnanga takiwā records. A rule binds by the bylaw, not this page; the register’s wording wins where they differ. ## Alcohol bans - Central City, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Hagley Park and Environs, no alcohol, applies 22:00–7:00 · in force since 2018 - South Colombo, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Merivale, no alcohol, applies 18:00–6:00 · in force since 2018 - Papanui, no alcohol, applies 18:00–6:00 · in force since 2018 - Sumner Esplanade, no alcohol, applies 19:00–0:00 · in force since 2018 - Jellie Park, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Spencer Park, no alcohol, applies 20:30–6:00 · in force since 2018 - Riccarton-Ilam, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Okains Bay beach and Reserves, no alcohol, applies 17:00–7:00 · in force since 2018 - Akaroa, no alcohol, applies 17:00–7:00 · in force since 2018 - Addington, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Linwood Village, no alcohol, in force since 2018 - Riccarton Racecourse, no alcohol, applies 7:00–0:00 · in force since 2018 - Rawhiti Domain and Thomson Park, temporary ban, applies 0:00–0:00 · in force since 2018 - Hagley Park and Environs, temporary ban, applies 0:00–0:00 · in force since 2018 - Woolston Village, no alcohol, in force since 2022 - Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Park, temporary ban, applies 0:00–0:00 · in force since 2018 ## Dog rules - Misty Peaks Reserve (Aylmers Valley), Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash on the walking track to Newton's Waterfall, and are prohibited elsewhere in the reserve to protect grazing stock. - Takapuneke Reserve, Green Point Park and Beach Road Park, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited due to national historical significance. In 2002 Takapuneke became the first site in the South Island to be registered… - Takamatua foreshore, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited on the foreshore area north of the corner of Takamatua Bay Road and Takamatua Beach Road and around the stream outlet… - Flea Bay, Prohibited, Marine Reserve. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values. - Long Bay (Otanerito), Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds (penguins)). - Gough's Bay, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly penguins and seals). - Hickory Bay, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly penguins and seals). - Le Bon's Bay foreshore - estuary, spit and rivermouth, Prohibited, Le Bon's Bay foreshore south of the beach access road, including the estuary, spit and rivermouth. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife… - Le Bon's Bay Foreshore (north of the beach access road), Summer Beach Prohibition, Le Bon's Bay Foreshore (north of the beach access road). Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited during summer (from 1 November… - Okain's Bay beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, Okain's Bay beach (south of 100m from Opara Stream outlet). Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited during summer (from 1… - Okain's Bay estuary and mudflats, Prohibited, Okain's Bay estuary and mudflats, including Opara Stream and for 100m south of the stream outlet. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife… - Little Akaloa foreshore, Summer Beach Prohibition, Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited during summer (from 1 November to 31 March between 9am-7pm), except for the purposes of… - Raupo Bay, Prohibited, Raupo Bay, access from Chorlton Road. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds) and grazing stock… - Pigeon Bay camping ground, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited for public safety and hygiene reasons. - Wainui Domain, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect grazing stock. - Lake Forsyth - northern end mudflat areas, Prohibited, To protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds). - Duvauchelle domain and camping ground, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited in the camping ground for public safety and hygiene reasons, and on the sports fields to protect wildlife values (bird… - Duvauchelle foreshore (Onawe side), Prohibited, Duvauchelle foreshore from the boat sheds on Onawe Flat Road to opposite Duvauchelle School Lane. Dogs are prohibited on the foreshore to… - Duvauchelle foreshore (Seafield Road side), Prohibited, Duvauchelle foreshore from the start of Seafield Road by SH75 to the boatsheds along Seafield Road. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife… - French Farm beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited during summer (from 1 November to 31 March between 9am-7pm), except for the purposes of… - Tikao Bay beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited during summer (from 1 November to 31 March between 9am-7pm), except for the purposes of… - Birdling's Flat Esplanade Reserve, Prohibited, To protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds, including the highly endangered Crested Grebe). - Wairewa Esplanade Reserve (Birdling's Flat), Prohibited, To protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds including native waterfowl and highly endangered Crested Grebe). - Birdling's Flat Regional Park, Prohibited, To protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds - including native waterfowl, Banded Dotterel and highly endangered Crested… - Kaitorete Spit Reserve, Prohibited, Kaitorete Spit Reserve (400 hectare site near the base of Kaitorete Spit, adjoining Lake Ellesmere shore). To protect wildlife values… - Te Oka Regional Park, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds (penguins) and seals). - Tumbledown Bay, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds (penguins) and seals). This is also a Maori Urupa site. - Kaituna River Esplanade Reserve, Prohibited, To protect wildlife values (particularly endangered birds). - Anzac Drive Reserve, Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values in the reserve area (except on walkways). Dogs must be on a leash on walkways. - McLeans Grasslands Park (Savannah Park), Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited because of a conservation grazing agreement. - Avice Hill Reserve, Avonhead, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect heritage gardens. - Botanic Gardens, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect collections of rare plants and due to high visitor numbers. - Cockayne Reserve, Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values in the reserve area (except on walkways). Dogs must be on a leash on walkways. - Horseshoe Lake Reserve (excluding the fenced Dog Park), Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values in the reserve area (except on walkways). Dogs must be on a leash on walkways. Dogs are… - Bexley Wetland, Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values in the wetland area (except on walkways). Dogs must be on a leash on walkways. - Raupo Bay Saltmarsh, Prohibited, Lower Avon saltmarshes Raupo Bay Saltmarsh, Rat Island Reserve and the estuary and margins. Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values… - Angela Stream Walkway, Leashed, Angela Stream Walkway in Clarevale Reserve, near Travis Wetland. Dogs are allowed on a leash on the section of the Angela Stream Walkway… - Travis Wetland Regional Park, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly native birds and including threatened species). - Waimairi Beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, Waimairi Beach Park, 100 metres north and south of the Surf Life Saving Club pavilion. Swimming and recreation area - dogs are prohibited… - New Brighton Pier, Prohibited, High pedestrian area. Dogs are prohibited for health and safety reasons. - New Brighton Beach developed area by the library, Leashed, Recreation area, high visitor numbers. Dogs must be on a leash for health and safety reasons. - New Brighton Mall, Leashed, New Brighton Mall - pedestrian only area between Oram Ave and Marine Parade. Dogs must be on a leash due to high pedestrian numbers, food… - South New Brighton Beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, South New Brighton Beach, 100 metres north and south of the Surf Life Saving Club pavilion. Swimming and recreation area - dogs are… - Mona Vale, Fendalton, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect heritage gardens. High visitor use. - Millbrook Reserve, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect garden areas. - Merivale Reserve, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash. Small neighbourhood park. - Southshore Spit Reserve and foreshore, Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited from the foreshore and sand dunes area to protect wildlife (particularly godwits and oyster catchers). Dogs are allowed… - Central City, Leashed, Central city - the area bounded by and including Bealey Avenue, Fitzgerald Avenue, Moorhouse Avenue, Hagley Avenue, Oxford Terrace to (and… - Edmonds Factory Garden, Ferry Road, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect heritage garden areas. - Woodham Park, North Linwood, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect heritage garden areas. The park also contains a paddling pool and children's playground area, where dogs… - Avebury Park, Richmond, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash to protect heritage garden areas. The park also contains a paddling pool and children's playground area, where dogs… - Te Huingi Manu Wildlife Reserve (Bromley Oxidation Ponds), Prohibited, Wildlife Reserve - dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife and wildlife values (particularly up to 15,000 wetland birds including many… - Linwood Paddocks, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited to protect wildlife values (particularly native and migrating birds, including threatened species). - Charlesworth Reserve, Prohibited/Leashed, Dogs are prohibited in the wildlife habitat and regenerating bush areas. On the grass area with no wildlife values, dogs are allowed if… - Lower Heathcote Saltmarshes, Prohibited/Leashed, Lower Heathcote Saltmarshes: Devil's Elbow Saltmarsh, Ferry Esplanade Reserve, Ferrymead Esplanade Saltmarsh, Settlers Reserve and… - McCormacks Bay islands, mudflat and saltmarsh, Prohibited, Dogs are prohibited on roosting/nesting islands and on the wet areas. Dogs are permitted in other areas as long as they are under effective… - Cave Rock, Leashed, High public use area, with narrow, steep tracks. Dogs must be on a leash to protect public health and safety. - Sumner Beach, Summer Beach Prohibition, Sumner Beach, 100 metres north of the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club's pavilion to Cave Rock in the south. Swimming and recreation area… - Nicholson Park, Leashed, Dogs must be on a leash due to public health and safety. - Lyttelton Recreation Ground, Leashed, Busy and well used by the community. Dogs must be on a leash. - …and 253 more ## Freedom camping - Diamond Harbour Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Robinson’s Bay Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Little River Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Purau Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Ōnawe Flat Road Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Ōnawe Flat Road Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Purau Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Birdlings Flat Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - French Farm Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Addington Park Car Park Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - New Brighton Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Lower Styx Rivermouth Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Lyttelton Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Rāpaki Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Takamatua Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Akaroa Freedom Camping Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Akaroa Freedom Camping Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Akaroa Freedom Camping Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Ōnuku Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Christchurch Urban Restricted Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - City Coastal Restricted Zone, City Coastal Restricted Zone – certified self-contained, 4 night max stay per 30 days, move once, Certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum stay of four nights in the zone in any 30 day period. Campers must move to a new location… - Southshore Spit Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Naval Point Freedom Camping Area, Two nights in certified self-contained vehicles only, Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. - Naval Point Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Windsport Park Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - North Beach Car Park Prohibited Area, No camping, Camping prohibited at weekends (7pm Fridays – 7pm Sundays) between 1 October and 1 May - Takamatua Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. - Akaroa Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area - Wainui Prohibited Area, No camping, No camping of any kind permitted in this area. ## Bottle-store buffers - University of Canterbury, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Christchurch Bus Interchange, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Christchurch City Mission, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 100 m, within the Central City - Odessey House, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - He Waka Tapu, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - The Salvation Army Bridge, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Nova Trust, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Marys School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Christ's College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - St Michaels Church School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - The Cathedral Grammar School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Christchurch East School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Catholic Cathedral College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, within the Central City - Akaroa Area School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Lyttelton Primary School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Diamond Harbour School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Okains Bay School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Duvauchelle School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Little River School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 50 m, Banks Peninsula - Waimairi School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Margarets College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Medbury Preparatory School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Seven Oaks School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Rawhiti School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Pā o Rākaihautū, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Bernadettes School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Breens Intermediate, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Tūora Fendalton School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Villa Maria College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Andrews College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Chisnallwood Intermediate, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Cotswold Mātāhae School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Albans School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Martins School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Marks School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Kapehu Riccarton School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Komanawa Rowley School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Parkview Parua, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Paparoa St School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Annes School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Ngutuawa School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Addington Te Kura Taumatua, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - St Teresas School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Marian College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Hoon Hay Te Kura Koaka, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Aratai College, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Spreydon School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Shirley Boys’ High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka, Restriction on the location of new bottle stores, 200 m, outside of the Central City - …and 92 more ## Rūnanga takiwā - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Rapaki Runanga, marae: Rapaki, The takiwa of Rapaki Runanga centres on Rapaki and includes the catchment of Whakaraupo and Te Kaituna. - Rapaki Runanga, marae: Rapaki · shared interest, The takiwa of Rapaki Runanga centres on Rapaki and includes the catchment of Whakaraupo and Te Kaituna. - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga, marae: Tuahiwi, The takiwa of Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga centres on Tuahiwi and extends from the Hurunui to Hakatere, sharing an interest with Arowhenua… - Taumutu Runanga, marae: Taumutu, The takiwa of Taumutu Runanga centres on Taumutu and the waters of Te Waihora and adjoining lands and shares a common interest with Te Ngai… - Wairewa Runanga, marae: Wairewa, The takiwa of Wairewa Runanga centres on Wairewa and the catchment of the lake Te Wairewa and the hills and coast to the adjoining takiwa… - Te Runanga o Onuku, marae: Onuku, The takiwa of Te Runanga o Onuku centres on Onuku and the hills and coasts of Akaroa to the adjoining takiwa of Te Runanga o Koukourarata… - Te Runanga o Koukourarata, marae: Koukourarata, The takiwa of Te Runanga o Koukourarata centres on Koukourarata and extends from Pohatu Pa to the shores of Te Waihora including Te Kaituna. - Te Runanga o Koukourarata, marae: Koukourarata · shared interest, The takiwa of Te Runanga o Koukourarata centres on Koukourarata and extends from Pohatu Pa to the shores of Te Waihora including Te Kaituna. ## The suburbs the rules touch most A rule joins every suburb its polygon enters: vertex inside the outline, or the whole outline swallowed. - Akaroa: 37 instruments, Te Runanga o Koukourarata - Cashmere: 34 instruments, Rapaki Runanga - New Brighton: 33 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Christchurch Central: 31 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Sumner: 29 instruments, Rapaki Runanga - Heathcote Valley: 23 instruments, Rapaki Runanga - Riccarton: 22 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Addington: 20 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Merivale: 20 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Lyttelton: 18 instruments, Rapaki Runanga - Fendalton: 17 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Burwood: 16 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Halswell: 16 instruments, Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga - Diamond Harbour: 15 instruments, Rapaki Runanga - Hillsborough: 15 instruments, Rapaki Runanga --- ## Questions, answered briefly **What is this page?** The council’s rules as drawn areas, 532 instruments across five kinds: 313 dog rules, 152 bottle-store buffers, 29 freedom-camping zones, 18 alcohol bans and 20 rūnanga takiwā records. The map is the bylaw’s own drawing, straight from the register. **Is the map the law?** No, the bylaw is. These are the council’s own drawings of it, thinned for the web to about four metres; an edge case sits on whichever side the legal boundary does. The register’s wording wins where this page and the instrument differ. **Where can’t I take my dog?** 313 named grounds carry a control, leashed, under effective control, or prohibited outright, with the summer beach bans counted apart. The page lists a spread and [/suburb-rules.json](https://www.chch.live/suburb-rules.json) tallies them by suburb. **Can I drink in a park or on the street?** Only where no ban covers the ground, 18 restriction areas are drawn, most of the central city around the clock and others on a clock (the register’s own times ride with each zone). Temporary event bans file under the same register. **Where can a van freedom-camp?** In 29 managed zones, most permit two nights in certified self-contained vehicles; the rest prohibit camping outright. The bylaw’s boundary is the answer; the page draws the register’s copy of it. **What is a rūnanga takiwā?** The statutory territory of a rūnanga, the ground a hapū or iwi authority holds an interest in under the settlement acts. The district sits inside several; the roll names each with the schedule description the legislation carries. Christchurch City Council open data, the Regulatory service’s alcohol restriction, dog restriction, freedom-camping, local alcohol policy and rūnanga territory layers. The rules a point sits inside: https://www.chch.live/before · the files: https://www.chch.live/rules.json · https://www.chch.live/rules.geojson · by suburb: https://www.chch.live/suburb-rules.json