Alcohol licensing
We have considerable expertise in all aspects of alcohol licensing and often act for clients seeking to obtain or renew licences, manager’s certificates and temporary authorities for their businesses.
As well as these services, we regularly carry out other industry specific work including:
- Representing clients in hearings and appeals regarding licences
- Providing representation and advice in regard to change of district plans and effects on alcohol licences
- Change of Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs)
- The sale and purchase of business and property
- Advice on all aspects of employment relationships involving alcohol
- Strategic, policy and practical advice on resource management issues relevant to licensed premises
- Lease formation and tenancy issues
Read our articles on alcohol licensing
2025 Alcohol Amendment Bill: Key Legal Changes for Licence Holders
12 August 2025
The 2025 Alcohol Amendment Bill introduces significant updates to New Zealand’s alcohol licensing laws, aiming to modernise regulations for off-licences and low/no-alcohol products. In this article, Anna Suckling and Sarah Rawcliffe explore the current limitations and discuss how the proposed changes are expected to positively impact businesses.
New bill to allow public holiday alcohol sales
25 February 2025
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill (introduced by Labour MP, Kieran McAnulty) has been drawn from the ballot. The Bill seeks to repeal rules that limit the sale of alcohol on public holidays.
