General
The sale of liquor to the public or any member of the public requires a Licence under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
Western Bay Of Plenty District Council is an agency for the Liquor Licensing Authority in Wellington that issues Licences.
There are four types of Liquor Licences:
and two types of Manager’s Certificates
- General Manager
- Club Manager
What we need
An appropriate application is required to be completed, as well as any additional evidence or documentation you need to supply, and the correct fee. (Payment is required on application).
What type of Licence is needed?
The type of Licence required is dependent upon the type of activity or business undertaken. Below are brief descriptions of Liquor Licence applications available.
Note: Due to the complex nature of Liquor Licensing applications, we recommend gaining expert advice in determining the type of licence required and correctly interpreting regulations. Alternatively you can consult the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 or visit the Liquor Licensing Bureau. The descriptions below are not exhaustive and you should refer to the legislation in the first instance.
Important Issues
In considering your application for a Liquor Licence, Council will obtain reports from the Police, and may obtain reports from a Medical Officer of Health. Your suitability as an applicant will also be a factor and we may require an interview with you. Other factors like hours of operation and areas of designation will be taken into consideration before a Licence will be approved. If the application requires public notification there may be public objection.
Fees
All fees associated with liquor licensing are listed in Council's fees and charges.
Time
The time it takes to process liquor licence applications is heavily dependent upon the receipt of external reports from the Police or Medical Officer of Health. There are also special rules about accepting and processing applications before Christmas.