Alcohol licensing
Overview
A licence is required to sell or supply alcohol as a business, club or for a special event. To make public places and private venues safer for everyone, there are alcohol bans in some areas of the Far North District.
For seasonal updates, please read our alcohol newsletters below:
Licence types
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol must be undertaken safely and responsibly to minimise alcohol related harm.
If you want to sell alcohol as a business or club (On, Off or Club licence) you need to:
- Apply for an alcohol license
- Have a certified Duty Manager who holds a current Manager's Certificate
Apply for an alcohol licence
Application forms are available for new businesses, renewals, and temporary alcohol licences.
Renewing existing licences
If you have an alcohol licence and it's nearing its expiry date, you will need to renew it before the expiry date, if you wish to continue selling alcohol.
Renew On-Licence / Off-Licence / Club application form
Temporary licences
If you are taking over an existing business and want to continue selling alcohol you will need to apply for a Temporary Authority. You then have three months to apply for a new Alcohol Licence.
Varying your licence conditions
If you want to change a condition of your existing license before your next renewal, you can apply for a variation of conditions on your licence.
Examples of changes to your licence could include:
- Extending your licensed hours.
- Adding an outdoor area.
- Increasing the size of your licensed area.
- Changing from a restaurant to a tavern.
You will need:
- To complete the following form: Variation or Cancellation of Conditions
- A copy of your new planning and building certificates (if required), to find out if you need to apply for a new planning and building certificate please visit Certificate of Compliance – Alcohol Licensing
- Any information that may be different to the information provided with the original application
- A copy of your existing licence.