Free Parking for 80+
Our older residents deserve a bit extra. That's why there's free parking in Gore for those aged 80 years and over.
Providing free parking at metered spaces is aimed to enable older members of our community to come into town to utilise and enjoy the facilities available in our CBD and encourage more social interaction.
This permit helps acknowledge contribution to our community that many long-standing rate payers have made and recognition that older people are valued by the council.
The Gore District has 750 people over 80 years old of which 232 have mobility permits which allow use of mobility parks or free parking in all parks for maximum time permitted. There is a cost of $50 for mobility parking permits which is a barrier for some people from being able to use this option, providing a no cost options helps the Gore District Council be inclusive of all older people.
The 80’s plus parking permit will allow parking in metered parks for free, for maximum the time permitted (2 hours). Time restricted and mobility parks are not included in this.
To be eligible for a free parking permit, applicants must:
- Produce a current New Zealand driver licence
- Drive their own vehicle that displays their parking permit sticker
- Be aged 80 years or over
It’s free to apply for a permit.
To find out more details and apply go to the Gore District Council Office or click the link below to do online