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Liquor licences

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Liquor licences

Liquor licences are issued by the Liquor Licensing Authority in Wellington. Auckland District Licensing Agency - Central is an agency for the Authority.

The requirement for licences and the criteria the Authority consider when granting them are set out in the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 and Regulations.

View the Act online (www.legislation.govt.nz) or purchase it from:

Bennetts Government Bookshop
Auckland University of Technology
Student Plaza, Gate 2
Wellesley Street
Auckland Central

The sale or supply of liquor to the public requires a licence under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

There are 4 types of licences

A licence is issued to a named person, company or legal entity in relation to a premises or conveyance. Conveyances are vehicles such as aircraft, vessels, trains etc. A licence cannot be transferred from one person to another, or from one premises or conveyance to another.

Contact us if you plan on selling or supplying liquor to the public, as you will need to consider planning and building issues and any other rules specific to your area. You will also need to talk to us about any requirements for kitchen, bar and toilet facilities.

Download a complete guide to Food and liquor licences (PDF, 2Mb, 29 pages)

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Updated November 2011