The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 covers the safe and responsible sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol and the minimisation of harm caused by its excessive or inappropriate use.
The Kawerau District Licensing Agency has a role to play in facilitating the objectives of this Act.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Legislation reforming New Zealand's alcohol laws was passed by Parliament in December 2012. The reforms aim to improve New Zealand's drinking culture and reduce the harm caused by excessive drinking.
More information about the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 »
Fees
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 includes regulation-making powers to enable the costs of the alcohol licensing system to be recovered through fees. Further information may be found within the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013.
Alcohol Licensing Agencies
The Kawerau District Licensing Committee works closely with the Police and Toi Te Ora Public Health. While the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has overall responsibility for liquor licensing, these three regulatory agencies are responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and management of liquor issues in the District.
More general information about alcohol licensing is available on Alcohol.org.nz. Information available on that site includes:
- The current law on alcohol licensing
- How to apply for or object to a licence
- How licensing hearings work
- How licensing decisions are made
Contact us if you would like more specific information about alcohol licensing in the Kawerau District.