Licensing
If you intend to sell alcohol on your premises or have patrons bring alcohol for consumption on the premises while dining, you will need to apply for the appropriate licence as a requirement of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Alcohol cannot be sold until a separate licence has been obtained.
Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy
The Masterton District Council has jointly created a Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) (PDF, 298KB). The purpose of the LAP is to provide local guidance for the District Licensing Committee so that decisions:
- Contribute to a safe and healthy district;
- Reflect the character and values, preferences and needs identified as being important to our communities;
- Foster positive, responsible drinking behaviours and alcohol‐related harm is reduced.
Key Pages:
- Apply for an Alcohol Licence (on, off or club)
- Renew your Licence
- Special Licence for Events
- Taking Over an Alcohol Premises (Temporary Authority)
- Changes to Your Business (Variation of Conditions)
- Apply for or Renew a Manager’s Certificate
- How to Object to an Alcohol Licence
- Being a Good Host
- Alcohol Bans
Forms and Applications
- Application for Special Licence (PDF, 367KB)
- Application for a New Manager’s Certificate (PDF, 270KB)
- Application for Renewal of Manager’s Certificate (PDF, 288KB)
- Notice of Management Change (PDF, 137KB)
- Application for Temporary Authority (PDF, 279KB)
- Application for On-Licence or Renewal (PDF, 760KB)
- Application for Off-Licence or Renewal (PDF, 792KB)
- Application for Club Licence or Renewal (PDF, 661KB)
- Alcohol Licensing – Premises Risk and Fees Table (PDF, 70KB)
- Licensed Venue Compliance Essentials (PDF, 4MB)