Remember that Licences and Managers Certificates when first issued are valid for a period of twelve months. They must be renewed before they expire. Then it is usual for a renewal to be for three years.

For new applications and renewals if there are objections to the process. Matters are referred to the Liquor Licensing Authority in Wellington for decision. They may set them down for a hearing and the licence or Manager Certificate may be declined or issued for a shorter period if necessary.

The following is a flow chart showing the procedures for getting a licence or managers certificate.

Reminder – This is a brief overview of the types of licences and managers certificates that are required for licensed premises. This overview is by no means definitive.
To find out more you can obtain our manual, contact us (as consultants working for you) or approach your local DLA (council) direct.