Publish a public notice
Place your public notice as soon as possible.
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Notify the public of your alcohol licence application.
Wait for a decision on your application
We will assess your application.
Your application will be reviewed by:
- New Zealand Police
- Auckland Regional Public Health Service.
One of our alcohol licensing inspectors will visit your business site and review your
host responsibility policy.
We will forward your application to the District Licensing Committee for the final decision.
If your application is granted
If the District Licensing Committee approves your application, you will need to pay an annual fee before we post your alcohol licence to you. Your new licence lasts one year.
You will need to:
- apply to renew your licence at least 20 working days before the expiry date
- display your licence in a visible location near the main entrance of your business site
- pay an annual fee on the anniversary of your licence.
We will send you a reminder letter stating the fee.
After your first renewal, you'll need to apply to
renew your licence every three years, at least 20 working days before the expiry date.
If your application is contested
We will let you know if:
- members of the public
object to your application
- NZ Police, Auckland Regional Public Health Service 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.
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