Liquor licensing
Introduction | What type of
licence is needed? |
On licence
| Off licence | Club
licence | Special licence | Temporary
authority | Manager's
certificate
Introduction
Liquor licenses are issued by the Liquor Licensing Authority in
Wellington. Auckland City is an agency for the Authority.
The requirement for licences and the criteria
the Authority consider in granting them are set out in the Sale of Liquor Act
1989 and Regulations. The act and its amendments can be viewed online by
visiting www.knowledge-basket.co.nz/gpacts/,
or obtained 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.
