Apply for a Licence - Club Licence

A club licence authorises the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises of a club. You can supply alcohol to club members, their guests and members of clubs with reciprocal visiting rights.

Guide to Liquor Licensing (599Kb PDF)

Club Licence - Application Requirements

Complete the following form and use the checklist below to help you put your application together:

Club Licence Application (84Kb PDF)

Checklist

Copies - Three copies of your application and all documentation.

Fee - Club licence:

Fees

Applicant's details - A copy of Club Charter, club rules or constitution, certificate of incorporation.

Owner's consent - A written statement from the building owner consenting to the club selling liquor.

Certificate of Title - Available from Land Information New Zealand:

Certificate of Title - LINZ website

Additional documentation - A photo or drawing of the exterior premises; a street map showing the location in Wellington; a detailed A4-scale plan of the interior showing areas used for the sale of liquor, areas restricted or supervised, and all principal entrances.

Host responsibility policy - A policy and implementation plan.

Menus - A list of food and beverages (alcoholic, low-alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

Town planning / building certificates (for the Sale of Liquor Act 1989) - Documentation and fees are required:

Town Planning & Building Certificates Application (116Kb PDF)

Club schedule - A detailed list of all club activities including the days and hours these are scheduled.

Application Process

The District Licensing Agency (DLA) forwards copies of your club licence application to various reporting agencies. These include the NZ Police, the Medical Officer of Health, and an environmental health officer.

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Liquor Licensing Services

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Liquor Licensing Services