Alcohol Licensing 101
Who decides where alcohol can be sold, and can communities have a say?
Learn how alcohol licensing works in Aotearoa and where communities fit into the decision-making process.
Read in depth →Alcohol Licensing & Policy
A central place for everything about alcohol licensing and policy — what it is, how to object to a licence application, and how to engage with your council's Local Alcohol Policy.
What is a Local Alcohol Policy?
Local Alcohol Policies help shape when, where, and how alcohol can be sold within a community.
Learn how these policies work and how communities can have a say in decisions that affect alcohol availability in their area.
Read in depth →What is an Alcohol Objection?
Alcohol objections give communities a formal opportunity to raise concerns about alcohol licence applications before a decision is made.
Read in depth →Community voices
Community objectors share why they took action — and what keeps them going.
Why I objected — a community story
PLACEHOLDER — a community objector shares why they took action. Final copy from the content team.
Objection template
A downloadable objection template will be available here soon.
Current applications
Across Aotearoa councils there are currently 140 new licence applications and 374 renewals. Find your council to see what's open near you and how to object.
Contact
Questions about alcohol licensing and policy? Email alcoholpolicy@hapai.co.nz.