Apply for a new on-licence

You will need an on-licence if your customers will drink alcohol on the premises.

Apply online

An on-licence allows your business to sell or supply alcohol for customers to drink on the premises. You need an on-licence if your business is a:

  • tavern, pub, bar or nightclub
  • hotel
  • restaurant, cafe or BYO restaurant
  • caterer
  • vehicle that sells or supplies alcohol to passengers – for example, a ferry or train.

Apply online

Contact us

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