Provided you follow the CAA operating rules, you have Tauranga City Council’s permission to fly in Council parks and reserves, with the exception of: Memorial Park; Blake Park; Arataki Park; Council cemeteries; Local Roads; and any active reserves when organised sports events or training are taking place. Council may consider specific requests to fly over these areas.  Mauao or the Mount, is not owned by Tauranga City Council, however The Mauao Trust as the owners of Mauao, do not give permission for any drones to fly over the Mount.   More information