The annual pass allows seniors to park in the CBD for one hour per day without the payment of any fee. The annual pass costs $20 and will be price adjusted every two years in line with the consumer price index.
How to qualify
To qualify you must be a Nelson City Council resident, be 65 years of age or over and have a valid driver's licence. However, the permit is vehicle specific and the following limitations apply:
It cannot be used on any restricted parking (eg loading zones or P10s).
It cannot be used anywhere on Trafalgar Street .
All interested seniors can come to the Customer Service counter and fill out an application form, and they will be issued with a permit. Please remember to bring the following with you:
Proof you are a Nelson City resident (a rates, phone or power bill will do).
Proof you are 65 years of age or older.
Proof of a valid drivers licence.
Details of your vehicle’s make, colour and registration.
While this allows seniors access to the CBD for an hour a day without further costs please note that vehicles parked in excess of this will receive an infringement notice.
