The Whakatāne District Licensing Agency has a role to play in the reduction of alcohol abuse through its responsibilities and obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol 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.
The new laws, which replace the Sale of Liquor Act 1989, took effect in stages and came into full force on 18 December 2013.
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 Whakatāne 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 their site includes:
- The current law on alcohol licensing
- How to apply for a licence
- How to object to a liquor licence
- How licensing hearings work
- How licensing decisions are made.
For more specific information about alcohol licensing in the Whakatāne District or to submit an objection in writing, email district.licencingsecretary@whakatane.govt.nz or send us an online enquiry.