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This page contains maps of the city centre, priority overlay areas and neighbourhood centres.
The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) sets out restrictions for new off-licences in:
Read more information on Local Alcohol Policy changes for licence holders.
The city centre covers the area between State Highways 1 and 16.
The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) identifies a 'priority overlay' of 23 suburbs across the region - where special restrictions are more important than existing regulations.
These areas have priority status as they have:
There are additional rules for these areas to manage the number and density of alcohol outlets and to reduce alcohol-related harm in the local communities.
The priority overlay areas are:
Neighbourhood centres are small shopping areas in residential communities. They are designed to provide everyday goods and services that meet the basic needs of local residents.
There are over 400 neighbourhood centres throughout Auckland.