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Note:  Access to this module password restricted.  Access is available only to staff of local authorities that contribute to the SOLGM Risk Management and Legal Compliance Programme.  If you do not know your password contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz


LIQUOR LICENSING

UPDATE (April 2009):

The changes made in the most recent revision have not substantively changed the content of the module.  This is still the same as the version module that was previously available.  Existing hard copies of the previous version need not be discarded and replaced. 

The changes made have been improvements to the format to improve the module’s usability.  This has included numbering of "hot tips" for ease of reference, and the addition of links to sections of the legislation wherever these are referenced. 

Other Material of Interest

NZILLI: The New Zealand Institute of Liquor Licensing Inspectors was formed in 2004 and has over 120 members in 64 District Licensing Agencies (DLAs).  For further information about the institute go to http://www.nzieh.org.nz/nzilli.html or contact Murray Clearwater clearwaterm@npdc.govt.nz  

ALAC: The site at http://www.alcohol.org.nz  contains a range of useful material, including a searchable database of Liquor Licensing Authority decisions.

LISTSERV: The listserv previously operated through local government online appears to ne longer be active.  NZILLI (see above) however does operate a mailing list.

SUGGESTIONS: If you know of other sources of information and guidance that are likely to be relevant to users of this module please let us know so we can add them to the list (dmackay@solgm.org.nz)
Contents of the Module

This module is designed to assist local authorities meet their legal obligation in relation to liquor licensing activities, but also to achieve good practice in these areas. 

The topics addressed are:

  1. Operation of the District Licensing Agency (DLA)
  2. Receipt of applications
  3. Consideration of applications for on/off/club licenses
  4. Determination of on/off/club club license applications
  5. Consideration of applications for renewal of on/off/club license
  6. Determination of applications for renewal of on/off/club license
  7. Managers certificate
  8. Special licenses
  9. Temporary authority
  10. Applications by Police or DLA to suspend or cancel a license or managers’ certificate- Section 132-135 SoLA
  11. Applications by Police or DLA to suspend or cancel a special license - Section 133 SoLA
  12. Hearings and appeals
  13. Liquor Licensing Policy
  14. Liquor Licensing Liaison Groups
  15. Application to Suspend A Licence Under Section 134 SoLA.
Download in PDF Format

The complete module can be downloaded in PDF format from the

foot of the Links and pathways page of the module. 

Thanks to Contributors

Our thanks to the individuals and Local authorities who contributed to the development of this module. These were:

  • Terry Long- -Franklin DC
  • Arthur Wilkinson - Manukau CC                  
  • Ian Parker - North Shore CC              
  • Joe Kee - Waitaki DC               
  • Peter Challis - Matamata Piako DC     
  • Chris Mitchell - Phillips Fox        
 



The guidance modules published by the programme are designed to assist local authority managers gain assurance that their processes comply with legal obligations.  They are not a substitute for the seeking of professional legal advice and the exercise of sound judgement about when it is necessary to do so.