Another netizen has set up a better resource at notafine.nz (“Not A Fine”). Please visit that site instead for guidance on any private parking breach notices you receive.

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Disclaimer: This post below is No Longer being updated and is probably out of date. This was my personal opinion as a concerned member of the public and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. If you are the recipient of such a breach notice from a private parking firm, suggest consider speaking to a legal advisor or the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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In recent years, I’ve watched with alarm and indignation as remote private parking enforcement companies like Parking Services Ltd and Smart Compliance Management Ltd have gained a greater foothold in New Zealand. While I’ve personally never received a parking breach notice from either of them, what I’ve seen and what others have highlighted I feel raises serious questions about fairness, legality, and ethics.

If You Receive One – Don’t Panic

If you or someone you know happens to receive such a notice from a private parking enforcement firm, please don’t just pay it blindly. Here’s what you can do. Continue reading “Parking Services Ltd and Similar Ilk: Know Your Rights and Push Back” →