Panoni i ngā tikanga o tō pakihi hoko waipiro Change conditions of your alcohol business

If you want to change a condition of your existing licence 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:

• the completed application form    
• a copy of your new planning and building certificates (if required)
• any information that may be different to the information provided with the original application
• a copy of your existing licence.

You will then need to notify the public of the changes to your original application.

For more information on how to do this, visit Notify the public of your alcohol licence application.

Use one of our calculators to check your new fee. Part of your application fee is non-refundable.

On-licence calculator

Off-licence calculator

Club licence calculator

Online

​In person

Bring your completed application form to one of our libraries with council services and you can pay by:

• Eftpos
• MasterCard or Visa.
  

What you need to do

Publish a public notice within 10 working days.

For information, visit Notify the public of your alcohol licence application.

Application assessment

One of our alcohol licensing inspectors will review your application and inspect your business site.

Your application will also be reviewed by:

• New Zealand Police
• National Public Health Service - Northern Region (formerly known as Auckland Regional Public Health Service).

We will forward your application to the District Licensing Committee for the final decision.

Once the assessment is complete, we will contact you with the outcome.

If your application is granted

If the District Licensing Committee approves your application, we will send you the varied licence.

If your application is contested

We will let you know if:

• members of the public object to your application
• NZ Police, National Public Health Service - Northern Region or our inspector oppose your application.

The District Licensing Committee will contact you if you need to attend a public hearing before a final decision is made.