The objective of the Act is that the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly and the harm caused by the excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol should be minimised.
The resource links for Territorial Authorities and District Licensing Committees made available here are produced by the Health Promotion Agency and other organisations.
Find out more about selecting and appointing district licensing committees using the guide which has been put out by HPA, Taituarā and LGNZ.
Find out information for alcohol regulation relevant to District Licensing Committees
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Act 2023 (the Amendment Act) makes it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol regulation in their area, by making targeted changes to the alcohol licensing process in the Act.
The Government has legislation in place which allows eligible on-licence and club-licence premises to extend their trading hours using a streamlined process when televising live Rugby World Cup matches from France.
