Alcohol licences

Alcohol overview

Things you need to know before applying for a alcohol licence or manager certificate in Upper Hutt to meet your host responsibilities.

Apply for a Certificate of Use

Find out what is needed to apply for a Certificate of Use for your premises.

Alcohol licensing

Find out how to apply for or renew your on-licence, on-licence (BYO endorsed), off-licence, or a club licence.

Host responsibility

Find out what a host responsibility policy is and why you need to have one before you apply for a alcohol licence in Upper Hutt

District licensing committee decisions

The following are the decisions of the Upper Hutt District Licensing Committee on uncontested applications and licenses.

Special Licences

You will need to apply for a special licence if you are planning to sell and/or supply alcohol in a one off event or a series of events.

Temporary Authority

When a new owner purchases a licensed premise, such as a restaurant or bar, the existing licence is not transferable. To enable a new owner to operate the business under the same terms and conditions as the existing licence, a ‘Temporary Authority’ is issued, provided the premises has a current ON or OFF Licence which has 3 months or more before expiry.

Managing a licensed premises

Learn about the process of managing a licensed premises such as a bar, supermarket, hotel, tavern or club.

Manager's Certificates

Find out how to apply for, or renew your manager's certificate.

Object to an Alcohol Licence

Find out if you're eligible to make an objection and how to do it.

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