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.
The Kaikōura District Council Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) was formally adopted on 26 February 2020 and came into force with legal standing on 5 April 2020. Click here to view the Kaikōura District Council Local Alcohol Policy.
Read more about Council's role in alcohol licensing here.
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The days between 20 December 2019 and 15 January 2020 (inclusive) are not counted as working days under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.
This means you may need to apply for your Special Licence earlier than usual during this period.
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:
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Public Notice of Application for a Club Licence Renewal - Kaikōura Squash Club. Application to the Kaikōura District Licensing Committee for the issue of an Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 17 Kilarney Street, Kaikōura. Monday to Saturday from 11.00am to 1.00am (following day) and Sunday from 11.00am to 11.00pm. Objection period closes 30 March 2021.
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Public Notice of Application for an ON Licence - in respect of the premises (conveyance – mobile van) situated Fyffe Quay, Kaikoura known as Charli’s Kaikōura. Monday to Sunday from 11.00am to 7.00pm, only during the hours of operation of the Seafood BBQ. Objection period closes 26 March 2021.
Useful links:
Liquor Licence Fees and Charges approved from 1 July 2014
All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).
Note: Fees set by Regulation under Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
Common Applications:
Managers Certificate Applications - $316.25
Application Fees:
Very low risk application - $368.00
Low risk application - $609.50
Medium risk application - $816.50
High risk application - $1,023.50
Very high risk application - $1,207.50
Annual Fees:
Very low risk premises - $161.00
Low risk premises - $391.00
Medium risk premises - $632.50
High risk premises - $1,035.00
Very high risk premises - $1,437.50
Special Licence Applications:
1 to 2 small size events - $63.25
3 to 12 small, 1 to 3 medium size events - $207.00
All other special licences / large events - $575.00
Other Applications:
Temporary Authority - $296.70
In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Government has made a temporary law change to modify the requirements relating to licence applications and renewals under sections 103 and 129 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
There are three parts to this modification order:
- It suspends the obligations on Police and Medical Officers of Health to inquire into any new licence or licence renewal application that they receive from DLCs, while the Epidemic Notice is in force;
- It extends the time for Police and Medical Officers of Health to report on applications: from the date on which the Epidemic Notice is lifted, Police and Medical Officers of Health will have 30 (rather than the usual 15) working days to file a report with the DLC if they oppose an application;
- Importantly, DLCs will be unable to make a decision on a licence application that is subject to this modification order unless they receive a report from Police and the Medical Officer of Health.
The changes made by this modification order are temporary. The modification order will expire 30 working days after the Epidemic Notice is lifted, and the law will return to normal.
Essentially, as long as an Epidemic Notice is in force under the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 there are no obligations on Police and Medical Officers of Health to inquire into any new licence or licence renewal application.
Click here for further information.
If you have any questions please call the Kaikōura District Council Licensing Inspectors on 03 365 1667.
10 March 2021
