Any sale of alcohol requires a licence. The Kapiti Coast District Council administers the Sale of Liquor Act on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Authority through the Kapiti Coast District Licensing Agency (DLA).
Applying for a Liquor Licence
What are the steps to getting a Liquor Licence?
1. Select the type of Liquor Licence you need from the table below and read:
How to apply for a liquor licence (161kb, 4 pages)
2. Make an appointment to meet with the DLA representative, who is the Council's Liquor Licensing Inspector, in order to explain your application and discuss any issues. They can help you with every step of the process , so contact us for advice or an appointment:
Liquor Licensing Inspector
Kapiti Coast District Licensing Agency
Kapiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Private Bag 601
Paraparaumu
Phone: (04) 296-4700
Email: Kapiti.Council@kapiticoast.govt.nz
3. Fill in the appropriate application forms downloadable from the table below or which will be given to you at your appointment.
4. Submit payment of the fees along with your application. Fees for the different licences are detailed on the application forms.
What about the Sale of Liquor Regulations?
At all times liquor is being sold to the public in or from a licensed premise a certified Manager must be on duty and responsible for compliance with the
Sale of Liquor Act 1989. You need to check this as part of your application process.
How long will my Liquor Licence last?
Liquor Licences are issued for a probationary period of one year. After that, they must be renewed every three years.
Types of Liquor Licence
Select the type of liquor licence you need:
|
On Licence |
Off Licence |
Club Licence |
Special Licence |
|
Allows for the sale/supply of liquor for consumption 'on the premises', such as a tavern, bar, hotel, café, restaurant or entertainment venue. |
Allows for the sale/supply of liquor for consumption 'off the premises', such as a bottle store or supermarket. |
Allows for the sale/supply of liquor for consumption on club premises to members of the club, their guests and members of clubs with reciprocal visiting rights. |
Allows for the sale/supply of liquor to any person attending an event, such as a private function, street party, sporting event or charitable function. |
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Application Form: On Licence (Form 2)
(6 pages, 34kb)
Application Form: On Licence Renewal (Form 15)
(3 pages, 29kb) |
Application Form: Off Licence (Form 6)
(6 pages, 35kb)
Brochure: Additional Requirements for an Off Licence
(3 pages, 115kb)
Application Form: Off Licence Renewal (Form 15)
(3 pages, 29kb) |
Application Form - Club Licence
(4 pages, 30kb)
Application Form: Club Licence Renewal (Form 15) (3 pages, 29kb) |
Brochure: Applying for a Special Licence
(4 pages, 104kb)
Application Form: Special Licence for Premises (Form 10)
(5 pages, 39kb)
Application Form: Special Licence for Conveyance
(4 pages, 24kb) |
Managing Premises
The following documents give you an overview of the legal requirements you will need to work through if you are interested in pursuing a management career in the hospitality industry.
Applying for a Manager's Certificate (4 pages, 148kb)
Application Form - Manager's Certificate (Form 18) (3 pages, 36kb)
Application Form: Manager's Certificate Renewal (Form 20) (3 pages, 39kb)
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) website has useful information on the sale of liquor, host responsibility, etc.
Liquor Licensing Bureau's Service Guide
Although managers are required to hold a qualification, general staff are not. This can leave staff ill-equipped to deal with tricky situations.
You can access the training needed at www.train2serve.com where there is a free guide with tips and techniques for all liquor service staff in the following areas:
- the object of the Act
- conditions of licences
- dealing with minors
- identifying and dealing with intoxicated persons
- server intervention and substitution techniques.
Taking over Premises
If you are taking over premises with an existing On or Off Licence you will need to arrange for a Temporary Authority Licence while your own full licence application is processed.
Temporary Authority Licence (4 pages, 170kb)
Application Form: Temporary Authority - On or Off Licence (Form 17) (4 pages, 37kb)
If you want to have chairs and tables on the footpath outside your premises, special conditions apply. Please contact the Liquor Licensing Inspector.
Starting Premises
Before a Liquor Licence can be issued, you must ensure compliance with the regulations of other Council departments. Click on the links below to take you to their pages:
Resource Consents:
- location of your proposed business, zoning, parking requirements and advertising
Building Control:
- construction requirements, building consents, access for people with disabilities and project information
Environmental Health:
- food hygiene and compliance with Food Regulations 1974.
If you want to have chairs and tables on the footpath outside your premises, special conditions apply. Please contact the Liquor Licensing Inspector.
Bylaws and Policies
Bylaws
Liquor Ban Bylaw 2007 (6 pages, 23kb)
National Protocol on Alcohol Promotions based on new section 154A of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
Policies
Sale of Liquor Policy 2000 (30 pages, 126kb)
Class 4 Gaming Machine Policy