Te whakatuwhera pakihi hoko waipiro Open a business that sells alcohol

What type of alcohol licence you need

If you are planning to sell or supply alcohol, you will need one or more alcohol licences.
Apply for an alcohol club licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol club licence.
Apply for an alcohol off-licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol off-licence.
Apply for an alcohol on-licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol on-licence.
Apply for alcohol licensing building and planning certificates

Before applying for a new alcohol licence you will need to get an Alcohol Licensing Planning Certificate and an Alcohol Licensing Building Certificate.
Alcohol licence annual fees

Businesses with an alcohol licence must pay an annual fee.
Apply for an alcohol temporary authority

Find out how to apply for an alcohol temporary authority licence.
Notify the public of your alcohol licence application

Find out how to notify the public of your application for an alcohol licence.
Serving food at on-licence and club premises

Businesses with on-licences or club licences must make sure that food is available when the business site is open and selling alcohol.
Write a host responsibility policy for your on-licence business or club

Find out how to write a host responsibility policy, and view a template example.
Write a social responsibility policy for your across-the-counter off-licence business

Find out how to write a social responsibility policy, and view a template example.