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Alcohol bans and licensing trusts

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Alcohol bans

Drinking or carrying alcohol has been banned from some public places in Auckland. In other streets and parks, carrying alcohol is permitted but drinking alcohol is banned.

Alcohol ban maps

Maps of areas where alcohol is banned in Auckland public spaces.

Licensing trusts in west Auckland

Find out what alcohol licensing trusts do and how they operate.

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Event permitshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/licences-regulations/event-permitsEvent permitsCheck if you need an event permit and find out how to apply for one.aspx
Alcohol licences and fineshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/licences-regulations/business-licences/alcohol-licences-finesAlcohol licences and finesYou need a licence to sell or supply alcohol. Apply for a manager's certificate, alcohol on-licence, off-licence, club licence or special licence.aspx
Local Alcohol Policyhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-policies/Pages/draft-local-alcohol-policy.aspxLocal Alcohol PolicyThe Local Alcohol Policy outlines the location, number and trading hours for alcohol businesses in different areas. It is presently under appeal.aspx
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/bylaws/Pages/alcohol-control-bylaw.aspxAlcohol Control Bylaw 2014This bylaw provides the structure for creating alcohol bans. Individual boards use it to make decisions about local bans.aspx
Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategyhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/topic-based-plans-strategies/community-social-development-plans/Pages/alcohol-harm-reduction-strategy.aspxAlcohol Harm Reduction StrategyInformation about Auckland Council's Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy to ensure there is minimal risk of community harm from alcohol-related activities.aspx

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