District Licensing Committees

​What the District Licensing Committee does

The committee considers and grants or renews applications for licences and manager’s certificates.

Hearings schedule

Visit District Licensing Committee hearings for a hearings schedule.

How District Licensing Committee hearings are run

For more information on what happens at District Licensing Committee hearings, download our procedures manual.

Get a copy of the procedures manual

Alcohol licence applications

Alcohol licence applications that were submitted recently with us may not yet be publicly notified. Visit the Alcohol notices website for more information on public notices.

You can object to the issue or renewal of an alcohol licence. Visit Object to an alcohol licence to find out more about the objection process.

Find a list of premises that have lodged alcohol licence applications in the following documents:

How the District Licensing Committee makes its decisions

Our practice and guidance notes will help you understand the District Licensing Committee's approach on the Sale of Supply and Alcohol Act 2012.

The notes cover various topics that may apply to your application for a licence or manager’s certificate.

District Licensing Committee panel members

Each licensing committee has three members, including a chairperson.  

Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) annual reports

ARLA is the new body for reviewing any licence appeals and ruling on enforcement proceedings.

ARLA produces an annual report each year. Email DLCHearings@aklc.govt.nz for more information.