Property owner consent is required to fly drones/UAVs/Model aircraft over land that is owned, managed or leased by Council.  Provided you follow the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) operating rules and subject to conditions you have Manawatu District Council’s permission to fly unmanned aircraft over Council land and facilities, with the exception of:Council Offices, Libraries and Swimming pools, Councils Water, Waste Water Treatment Plants and its Resource Recovery Centre, Dog Pound, Council Cemeteries, Within the Road corridor, Any Council land or property that is leased to another party, Any location on Council land during an organised gathering of people (including sporting events),Specified Parks and Playgrounds (see prohibited flying zones).  Prohibited UAV flying zones: Johnson Park, Timona Park, Kitchener Park, Kowhai Park, Mt Lees Reserve and the Makino Precinct. The Council will consider requests for permission case by case. Before you apply to the Council, you need authorisation from air traffic control or a shielded operation exemption. More information