Notify the public of your alcohol licence application

After you've submitted your alcohol licence application, you must post a notice to let the public know that you're intending to sell alcohol at your business.

What you need to do

As part of your application, we will advertise your public notice on our website. We will also send you a copy of your public notice document. You must display the notice somewhere people can easily see from the outside of your premises.

Displaying the notice on your premises

You must display a printed copy of the notice where it's visible to people walking past, for example on the front entrance. The email accepting your application will give you further instructions.

Once the notice is posted

Once the notice is posted online, members of the public have 25 working days to object to your application.

Alcohol licence application assessment process

Need help?

You can meet with an alcohol licensing inspector for free. They're available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Alcohol Licensing
Phone: 04 801 3760
Email: AlcoholApplications@wcc.govt.nz

Meet with an alcohol licensing inspector