TYPES OF LICENCES
TYPES OF LICENCING REQUIRED
If your business sells alcohol, here’s what you need to know!
On-licence
You need an alcohol on-licence to sell or supply alcohol to be consumed on your business premises.
Off-licence
You need an alcohol off-licence to sell or supply alcohol away from the place of purchase.
Club Licence
If you want to sell and supply alcohol at your club. The alcohol will be consumed on site, by club members and their guests.
Temporary Authority
If you are taking over a business that already has a current alcohol licence, you can apply for a temporary authority.
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE YOU’VE APPLIED?
Once you have filled in the correct application and sent it to the right local council authority, the process is as follows:
The council will access your application
Your application will be reviewed by the New Zealand Police
Your application will be reviewed by the Regional Public Health Service.
One of the councils alcohol licensing inspectors will visit your business site and review your host responsibility policy
The council will forward your application to the District Licensing Committee for the final decision.
IF GRANTED BY THE DISTRICT LICENSING COMMITTEE
You will need to pay an annual fee before we post your alcohol licence to you. Your new licence lasts one year
Apply to renew your licence at least 20 working days before the expiry date
Display your licence in a visible location near the main entrance of your business site
Pay an annual fee on the anniversary of your licence
After your first renewal, you'll need to apply to renew your licence every three years, at least 20 working days before the expiry date.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS CONTESTED
We will be informed that
Members of the public object to your application
NZ Police, Auckland Regional Public Health Service or our inspector oppose your application
The District Licensing Committee will contact you if you need to attend a public hearing before a final decision is made