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.
Summer Liquor Licensing 2023-2024
Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events.
Between 20 December 2023 and 15 January 2024, there are no ‘working days’, which means events planned for February 2024 must have applications lodged by Thursday, 7 December 2023 and events planned for January 2024 must be submitted in November 2023 or earlier.
Special licences can cover one-off or short duration events, and sometimes larger events, such as wine and food festivals. People who want to sell or supply alcohol over the Christmas period and into February need to know the rules and be prepared.
Event organisers are encouraged to:
- Think ahead to any events coming up over Christmas, New Year and into early-February 2024.
- Download and fill out application forms from Council’s website.
- Contact Council if you have any questions.