Alcohol Licensing
Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, local government authorities have a range of powers and responsibilities including the ability to create a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). The LAP encourages the responsible sale, supply and consumption of alcohol and focuses on reducing alcohol related harm.
Click here to view the Kaikōura District Council Local Alcohol Policy.
Read more about Council's role in alcohol licensing here.
If you have any questions in relation to alcohol licensing please call the Kaikōura District Council Licensing Inspectors on 03 365 1667.
On this page
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 requires all alcohol licence applications to be publicly notified. This applies to applications for new On-licences, Off-licences and Club Licences and also to applications to renew existing licences. Public Notification of applications are made either on this website, or in a newspaper that the Licensing Committee has nominated (the Kaikōura Star). Special Licences are not routinely publicly notified. Site notices will also appear on the premises.
Anyone wishing to make an objection to an application must do so within 15 working days of the the date of publication of the notice. Working days do not include weekends, public holidays, or any day between 20 December and 15 January (inclusive).
If you would like to view a copy of any of the below applications, please contact the office on 03 319 5026.
Current Alcohol Licensing Public Notices
ON, OFF & CLUB LICENCES/RENEWALS
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Public Notice of Application for an ON Licence
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Limited, has made application to the Kaikoura District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated 146 Esplanade, Kaikoura known as Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
The general nature of business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is:
- 1. Hotel / Bar
The days on which, and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to) sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 9.00pm
The application may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Kaikoura District Council Licensing Committee, C/O Council Offices, 96 West End, Kaikoura.
Any person who is entitles to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice; file a notice in writing of the objection with
The Secretary
Kaikoura District Licensing Committee
PO Box 6
Kaikoura 7340
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale of Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objections
Objections may be made within 15 working days of publication of this notice
Objection period closes 30 March 2023
Public Notice of Application for an ON Licence
Jenny Lee Barnes, has made application to the Kaikoura District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated 75 Koura Bay Drive, Hapuku, Kaikoura known as Koura Bay Resort
The general nature of business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is:
- 1. Hotel / Café / Bar
The days on which, and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to) sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday from 9.00am to 1.00am (following day)
The application may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Kaikoura District Council Licensing Committee, C/O Council Offices, 96 West End, Kaikoura.
Any person who is entitles to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice; file a notice in writing of the objection with
The Secretary
Kaikoura District Licensing Committee
PO Box 6
Kaikoura 7340
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale of Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objections
Objections may be made within 15 working days of publication of this notice
Objection period closes 30 March 2023
Public Notice of Application for an ON Licence
King Tide Restaurant & Bar Limited, has made application to the Kaikoura District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated 98 West End, Kaikoura known as King Tide Eatery
The general nature of business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is:
- 1. Restaurant & Bar
The days on which, and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to) sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 1.00am (following day)
The application may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Kaikoura District Council Licensing Committee, C/O Council Offices, 96 West End, Kaikoura.
Any person who is entitles to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice; file a notice in writing of the objection with
The Secretary
Kaikoura District Licensing Committee
PO Box 6
Kaikoura 7340
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other that a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale of Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objections
Objections may be made within 15 working days of publication of this notice
Objection period closes 17 April 2023
Recent Alcohol Licensing Public Notices
(Objection Period Closed in Previous 4 Weeks)
All previous public notices closed more than 4 weeks ago.
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The Kaikōura District Licensing Committee (delegated by Council to a subcommittee) is appointed to administer the Council's alcohol licensing framework as determined by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the Council’s Local Alcohol Policy.
The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly, and the harm caused by the excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol should be minimised. The DLC is in place to make sure that people in Kaikōura area can enjoy a safe and happy time in our district's alcohol establishments and to make sure everyone is upholding their legislative responsibilities.
Members of the DLC are Chair - Councillor Vicki Gulleford, Councillor Derrick Millton and Councillor Robby Roche. These appointments were made at a Council meeting on 13 November 2019.
Hearing dates will be published on this page when they are available.
Decisions from a Hearing
SDSS Limited (Super Liquor Kaikōura) Decision
Brian Giles (Charli's) Decision
