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For the 2024/25 financial year (starting in July 2024) the council is continuing its rates remission (reduction) that was put in place for the 2023/24 year to assist households affected by a significant increase in rates as a result of the 2022 property revaluations.
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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.
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
Detailed information about the different types of alcohol licences as well as when and how you need to apply for them
Every holder of an on-licence, off-licence or a club licence (and in some circumstances, a special licence) must appoint a certified manager
A special licence allows you to sell or supply alcohol to anyone attending an event, private function, street party, sporting event or show
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
Our policy to reduce alcohol-related harm in the Whanganui District
Search and view scheduled hearings of the Whanganui District Licensing Committee
Search and view decisions made Whanganui District Licensing Committee in response to licence applications