Alcohol Licensing

The sale and supply of alcohol to any member of the public requires a licence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

The object of this Act is to ensure that the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol is undertaken safely and responsibly and the harm caused by the excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol is minimised.

Whanganui District Council, like all other local authorities, oversees the administration of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 within its district.

If you have any questions about alcohol licensing, please contact us at (06) 349 0001.

Changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Act 2023 (the Amendment Act) makes it easier for communities to have a say in alcohol regulation in their area, by making targeted changes to the alcohol licensing process in the Act. Read more about the changes here 

About alcohol licensing

Detailed information about the different types of alcohol licences as well as when and how you need to apply for them

Apply for a Manager’s Certificate

Every holder of an on-licence, off-licence or a club licence (and in some circumstances, a special licence) must appoint a certified manager

Apply for a Special Licence

A special licence allows you to sell or supply alcohol to anyone attending an event, private function, street party, sporting event or show

Apply for Temporary Authority

Allows a new owner of the business which has an existing licence to continue the sale and supply of alcohol with the same hours and conditions, for a three-month period while applying for their own licence

Local Alcohol Policy

Our policy to reduce alcohol-related harm in the Whanganui District

Licensing Hearings

Search and view scheduled hearings of the Whanganui District Licensing Committee

Licensing Decisions

Search and view decisions made Whanganui District Licensing Committee in response to licence applications

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