What do you need?
On Licence
Businesses planning to sell liquor for consumption on their premises need to apply for an On Licence. Examples include cafes, bars, fully licensed and BYO restaurants and entertainment venues.
A BYO On Licence costs $134.93 and a Full On Licence including BYO option is $793.24.
Complete and return the following forms:
Applications should be made for the above certificates prior to lodging your application. Licences are initially issued for one year, and then may be renewed (PDF 248kb) for a further three years.
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Off Licence
Businesses planning on selling liquor that will not be consumed on their premises, need to apply for an Off Licence. Examples include supermarkets, grocery stores, bottle shops etc. The application for an Off Licence costs $793.24
Complete and return the following forms:
Applications should be made for the above certificates prior to lodging your application. Licences are initially issued for one year, and then may be renewed (PDF 248kb) for a further three years.
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Club Licence
To apply for a club license, complete and return the application form (PDF 243kb). The cost of a club licence is $793.24. Licences are initially issued for 1 year, and then after that may be renewed (PDF 248kb) for a further three years.
Any club can apply for a Licence, however it is recommended that the club is an incorporated society. For more information please visit The Ministry of Economic Development's Office website.
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Processing Applications For On/Off/Club Licences
Once an application is received, a copy will be sent to the Police and Medical Officer of Health for their recommendations. Any recommendations and objections from the public will be collated and a recommendation on the application will be made. If any objections received are considered valid, the application may be determined by way of a public hearing by the Liquor Licensing Authority.
The processing time for applications for licenses can vary. To query the process of your application please contact us.
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Temporary Authority (Temporary Licence)
A Temporary Authority allows new owners of licensed premises to carry on trading while applying for a liquor license in their own name.
To apply for a Temporary Authority, please complete and return our application form (PDF 220k). The cost is $134.93 and the Temporary Authority will be issued for a three month period, or until the expiry of the existing license, if it has less than three months before it expires.
If you have no previous experience on licensed premises, you will need to attend training under the Sale of Liquor Act and apply for a Manager’s Certificate. Alternatively, you could employ a certificated manager to run the business until you can get a Manager’s Certificate in your own name.
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Manager's Certificate
Under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989, a manager must be on duty at all times on licensed premises where liquor is being sold or supplied to the public. The manager must hold a current Manager's Certificate.
There are two types of manager's certificates:
- General manager's certificate – allows the holder to work as a duty manager in all licensed premises, i.e. restaurants, hotels, taverns, nightclubs, sports clubs etc.
- Club manager’s certificate – allows the holder to work as a duty manager only in a club (i.e. a sports club or an RSA).
Who Can Apply For A Manager's Certificate?
If you are aged 18 years or over and are currently employed on a licensed premises, or are in the process of purchasing a licensed then you can apply for a Manager's Certificate.
Applicants are required to complete a training course under the Sale of Liquor Act. For more information on courses available, see the table below.
The cost of a Manager's Certificate is $134.93.
Manager's Certificate Application Form
Once you have complete a course, an Application For A Manager's Certificate (PDF 224k) should be lodged and include:
- Licence Controller Qualification
- A letter from an employer confirming the applicant is employed on licensed premises and/or a reference
- Documentary evidence of industry experience (if applicable)
Processing Manager's Certificate Applications
When the application is received, a copy of the application will be sent to the Police for recommendations. Our Liquor Licensing Inspector will interview the applicant and make a recommendation on the application. If the application is opposed, it will be forwarded to the Liquor Licensing Authority for determination.
Change Of Premises
If you hold a Manager's Certificate and wish to manage new premises within Rodney, you will need to complete the Notification Of Management Change Form (PDF 157k). If the new premises are outside Rodney, please contact the relevant authority in the area that the new premises are located.
Renewing Your Manager's Certificate
To renew your Manager's Certificate, please complete and return the application form (PDF 192k).
Manager's Certificate Training
Training courses are held by external providers and the cost of training is not included in the application fee.
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AIT Continuing Education Centre
Auckland Institute of Technology
Phone: 09 307 9909 |
2 x half days
Saturdays |
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Hospitality Management Consultants, Auckland
Phone: 09 379 3333 or 025 812 007
www.barmanager.co.nz |
2 x half days
Various days |
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Mahurangi Technical Institute, Warkworth
Phone: 09 425 8493 or 0800 366 874
www.mti.net.nz |
Phone for course
information |
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Tachelle Consulting Services
Albany
Phone: 09 443 1162 or
021 720 451
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Various times
Day or night |
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Swain & Associates
Birkenhead
Phone: 09 480 0815 or
025 800 382
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1-day course,
held on 3rd Wed of each month |
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Liquor Licensing Consultants
Northcote Point
Phone: 09 480 6529 or 0274 936 418
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1 day course, held 2 x a month on the 1st and 3rd Wed of each month |
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Hospitality Management Elearning
Phone: 09 379 3333
www.emanager.co.nz |
Online Distance learning |
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Train 2 Serve
www.train2serve.com |
Online Distance learning |
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