Auckland City District Licencing Agency

Auckland City is an agency for the Liquor Licensing Authority in Wellington who issues licences.

The requirement for licences and the criteria the Authority consider in granting them are set out in the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 and Regulations. These can be obtained from Bennetts Government Bookshop, Auckland Institute of Technology, Commerce House, 360 Queen St, Auckland Central or view the act and its amendments online by visiting http://www.legislation.co.nz/

The sale of liquor to the public or any member of the public requires a licence under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

What type of licence is need...click here

There are 4 types of licences

A licence is issued to a named person, company or legal entity in relation to a premises or conveyance. Conveyances are vehicles such as aircraft, vessels, trains etc. A licence cannot be transferred from one person to another, or from one premises or conveyance to another.

Contact us if you plan on selling or supplying liquor to the public, as you will need to consider planning and building issues and any rules specific to your area. You will also need to talk to us about any requirements for kitchen, bar and toilet facilities.

Making an Objection

All applications may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Auckland District Licensing Agency at Auckland City Environments, 35 Graham Street, Auckland Central. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the grant of the application may, no later than 10 working days after the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency, Auckland City Environments, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street, Auckland.

A description of those eligable to object and the legal requirements, click here

Call Auckland City on (09) 379 2020

Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm.