Licensing
If you plan to sell alcohol on your premises or let people bring alcohol to drink on the premises while dining, you’ll need to apply for the appropriate licence. This is a requirement of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. You can’t sell alcohol without a licence.
Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy
We have a Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) (PDF, 298KB) that was written by all three councils. The purpose of the LAP is to provide local guidance for the District Licensing Committee to make sure that decisions:
- Contribute to a safe and healthy district;
- Reflect the character, values, preferences and needs that are important to our communities;
- Foster positive, responsible drinking behaviours and alcohol‐related harm is reduced.
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)