Alcohol Licensing

If you are planning to sell alcohol at any premises, online, or at an event or series of events you must have a licence.

TYPES OF LICENCE

There are four types of alcohol licence:

On-licence (e.g. pub, restaurant, cafe, bar)
Off-licence (e.g. bottle store, supermarket)
Club licence (e.g. sports club, Returned Services Association)
Special licence (e.g. events and functions)

SPECIAL LICENCE

A special licence allows for the sale of alcohol at special occasions or events. This is normally used to licence one-off events where no licence is currently held, or extend the hours or area of a licensed premises for a special occasion. A special licence is valid for the particular event, or series of events, specified in the licence.

For more information visit the Nelson City Council Alcohol Licensing webpage