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Alcohol licences

If you want to sell or supply alcohol in Wellington City, you must have a current alcohol licence.

COVID-19 update

During Omicron it may take longer to process your application. Email us at secretarydlc@wcc.govt.nz if you have concerns about a potential delay.

Fee changes due to COVID-19

From 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023, some of our fees for alcohol, food and outdoor areas licenses are changing.

This is part of the Council’s Pandemic Response Plan.

Find the right alcohol licence and apply

Find out which alcohol licence (liquor licence) applies to your business and how to apply.

Renewing your alcohol licence

If you are an alcohol licence holder, you must apply to renew your licence at least 20 working days before it expires.

Applying for a variation to the conditions of your alcohol licence

You need to apply for a variation if you want to change the conditions of your on-licence, off-licence or club licence.

Applying for or renewing a manager's certificate

To manage an alcohol (liquor) licensed business in Wellington City, you must hold a current manager's certificate.

Legal requirements for licence holders

Find out what the legal requirements are for getting an alcohol licence and how to meet these requirements.

Have your say on alcohol licence applications

There are a number of ways you can find out more or have input on decisions made by the District Licensing Committee.

Our role in reducing alcohol-related harm

Find out what we are doing to reduce alcohol-related harm in Wellington City.

Financial reports

Reports of alcohol licensing fees and income.