Obtaining A Liquor Licence PDF Print E-mail

Who Requires A Licence?

The Underlying Principle of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989;

The sale of liquor to the public requires a licence

Restaurants or Cafes wanting to allow patrons to consume their own liquor on the premises while dining also require a licence.  This is known as a BYO or Endorsed On Licence.

A liquor licence is not required by:

> any person or body trading liquor below the retail level  
   (e.g. wholesaler selling to a restaurant)

> importers, distributors, manufacturers etc., as they are not selling to the public.

There are also exemptions for certain businesses and organisations.  Contact us to find out more. 

What Is A Licence?

A licence enables a individual, partnership or company to sell or supply liquor from a defined area.  This area is defined by the District Licensing Agency (DLA) and is granted on application.  No liquor may be sold outside this defined area.

 

 

The following kinds of licence may be granted under the Act:

·         On-licenses

·         Off-licenses

·         Club licenses

·         Special licenses

It is possible for two or more licences of different kinds to be issued to the same premise, ie a premises may have both a catering and an off licence.

A licence issued in New Zealand cannot be sold or transferred to another individual, partnership or company.  This means that if you purchase a business or premise which has a licence, the licence becomes null and void when the business or premise changes hands.  You will need to apply for a new licence.  In most cases if an application is made, the DLA will grant a Temporary Authority to allow you to continue selling liquor until your new licence is issued. 

We Can Help You With:

·          On Licence applications

·          Off Licence applications

·          Temporary Authorities

·          Licence Renewals

·          Club Licenses

·          Special Licenses

·          BYO Licenses

·          Staff Training

·           Advice on all liquor related issues

·           General Managers Certificate applications

Save your time and let us handle what can be a lengthy and at times, confusing process. 

We work around your business priorities and arrange dates and times that suit you.  

Our advisor will meet with you initially to discuss the true cost of obtaining a Liquor Licence, so there are no costly surprises down the track. 

You will be advised from the start, exactly what documentation we will need from you in relation to your business, although most things we can gather independently. 

We come to you,  we have all the required council application forms and we can provide and display the appropriate signage in your premise. 

We liaise directly with the council on your behalf and keep you informed as things progress. 

You will be well informed of your legal obligations as a Licensee and we'll help you to more than meet your Host Responsibility requirements. 

We can provide the appropriate training for those people who need a General Managers Certificate to become a licensed duty manager. 

 

Contact Us:

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