Liquor licensing
Introduction |
What type of licence is needed? |
On licence |
Off licence |
Club licence |
Special licence |
Temporary authority |
Manager's certificate |
Renew your licence
Off licence
This licence authorises the holder to sell or supply liquor for consumption
off the premises. Drinking on these premises is not allowed.
There must be a
person with a current manager's
certificate on duty at all times when liquor is being sold or supplied to
the public. You can only obtain
an off licence for premises, ie no conveyance may obtain an off licence.
Apply for an off licence for a premises
- the fee for an off licence is $776. The fee must be paid at the time of
application and is not refundable
- the processing timeframe is 25 working days provided that all the relevant
information is included in the application
- before you apply for your off licence you will need to obtain building and
planning certificates
- once your application has been accepted for lodgement, two public notices must be placed in the newspaper within 20 working days
- this licence is initially renewable after one year then every three years
after that.
To apply
| Step 1 |
Download and complete the Off
licence application guide and form (123k) |
| Step 2 |
Include three copies of ALL the following documents:
- application form, signed and dated
- copies of building and planning certificates
once they have been issued by Auckland City
- a scale plan drawn to draughtsman standards with dimensions and
total area showing:
- the part of the premises to be used for the sale of liquor
- the main entrance
- any part to be designated 'supervised' or 'restricted' as
defined in the Sale of Liquor Act
- owner's consent if you do not own the premises
- a map showing the location of the premises (eg a photocopy of a
street map with your site marked)
- exterior photograph or artist's impression showing the main entrance
- Certificate of Incorporation if the applicant is a company
- a brief written submission describing the way your business will
operate, eg who the certified manager will be and a description of the business
background of those persons involved
- legal description or certificate of title of the premises. You can
find these details in the Property
and rates information search and include them with your written submission
- where the application relates to a grocery store particulars
of the principal business of the store, including evidence and
certified accounts showing the percentage of turnover that is derived
from the sale of main order household foodstuffs.
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| Step 3 |
Send your application, including the $776 fee, to District
Licensing Agency, Auckland City, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street,
Auckland.
Please make cheques payable to Auckland City.
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| Next |
Once your application has been accepted for lodgement, we
will send you an acknowledgement letter including a guide to placing the
public notice.
When the notices have been published, you need to send a copy of each
notice from the newspaper (preferably the full page) showing the date and
name of the paper to District
Licensing Agency, Auckland City, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street,
Auckland
During the 25 days it take to process your application, we will:
- request a police report
- a liquor licensing inspector will contact you for an interview
before completing their report. The inspector will probably want to
visit your premises
- your application must be held in the agency office for a minimum of
10 working days after the publication of the first public notice to
allow for objections from interested parties
- if objections are received copies will be sent to you by this office
- a copy of the inspectors and police report will be posted to you.
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Apply for a caterers endorsed off licence
If you are a caterer, an endorsed off licence authorises the sale or supply
of liquor for functions or events. Before you apply for your off licence you will need to obtain building and
planning certificates of compliance.
General guidelines
- the fee for an endorsed off licence is $132. The fee must be paid at the time of
application and is not refundable
- the processing timeframe is 25 working days provided that all the relevant
information is included in the application
- once your application has been accepted for lodgement, two public notices must be placed in the newspaper within 20 working days
- this licence is initially renewable after one year then every three years
after that.
To apply
| Step 1 |
Download and complete the Off
licence application guide and form (123k PDF) |
| Step 2 |
Include three copies of ALL the following documents:
- application form, signed and dated
- copies of building and planning certificates
for your registered premises (the place you store
liquor and prepare food) once they have been issued by Auckland City
- a scale plan drawn to draughtsman standards with dimensions and
total area showing:
- the part of the premises to be used for the sale of liquor
- the main entrance
- any part to be designated 'supervised' or 'restricted' as
defined in the Sale of Liquor Act. You need to designate the area
where you store liquor in your registered premises
- owner's consent if you do not own the premises
- a map showing the location of the premises (eg a photocopy of a
street map with your site marked)
- exterior photograph or artist's impression showing the main entrance
- in the case of a company, provide the certificate of incorporation
and brief details of directors and shareholders (names, addresses and
dates of birth)
- a brief written submission describing the way your business will
operate, eg who the certified manager will be and a description of the business
background of those persons involved
- legal description or certificate of title of the premises. You can
find these details in the Property
and rates information search and include them with your written submission
- evidence to show that you (the applicant) are or will be conducting
the business of a caterer, including the frequency and types of functions
that are or are proposed to be catered for.
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| Step 3 |
Send your application, including the $132 fee, to District
Licensing Agency, Auckland City, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street,
Auckland.
Please make cheques payable to Auckland City.
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| Next |
Once your application has been accepted for lodgement, we
will send you an acknowledgement letter including a guide to placing the
public notice.
During the 25 days it take to process your application, we will:
- request a police report
- a liquor licensing inspector will contact you for an interview
before completing their report. The inspector will probably want to
visit your premises
- your application must be held in the agency office for a minimum of
10 working days after the publication of the first public notice to
allow for objections from interested parties
- if objections are received copies will be sent to you by this office
- a copy of the inspectors and police report will be posted to you.
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website.
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Building and planning certificates
Note: The planning and building certificates must be granted
before you apply for you liquor licence.
Planning Certificate under the Resource Management Act 1991
The planning certificate, when granted, confirms that the
proposed use of the premises meets requirements of the Resource Management Act
1991.
- fee is $152
- takes approximately 20 working days to process
- applications should include all supporting information and documentation, particularly
planned usage of floor areas for ALL buildings on site, proposed or existing
opening hours and parking requirements for each activity on site. Details of
what's required are included on the application form.
To apply
- Download and complete the Planning
Certificate application form (279k PDF)
- Send your application, the fee and all required information (as
stated in the application form) to
Auckland City
Private Bag 92516
Wellesley St
Auckland Central
Contact us for more information.
Building Code Certificate
This certificate, when granted, confirms that the proposed use of the
premises meets requirements of the Building Code.
- fee is $293
- takes approximately 20 working days to process
To apply
- Download and complete the Building
code certificate application form (41k PDF)
- Send your application, the fee and all required information (as stated
in the application form) to
Auckland City
Private Bag 92516
Wellesley St
Auckland Central
Contact us for more information.
Updated July 2008
