A club licence authorises the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises of a club. Alcohol can be supplied to club members, their guests and members of clubs with reciprocal visiting rights.
Potential applicants for a club licence include sport and social clubs.
All clubs must have a certified manager on duty at all times when liquor is being sold. Proceeds of liquor sales belong to the club.
Application Process
It takes about 5 or 6 weeks to process an application for a club licence.
You can facilitate your application by providing complete and accurate information.
The District Licensing Agency (DLA) forwards copies of your application to various reporting authorities before making its licensing decision.
If there has been an objection to your application, it will be handled by the national Liquor Licensing Authority (LLA). Objections will delay the decision on your application.
If you are issued a club licence you must apply for a renewal at least 20 working days before the licence expires.
- Club Licence Application (70Kb PDF)
- Renewal of Licence Application (On, Off or Club Licence) (79Kb PDF)
Application Requirements
In addition to completing the correct form, you will need to provide the following:
- three copies of application and all documentation
- $776 fee (non-refundable)
You will also need to show:
Proof of club – copy of Club Charter, club rules or constitution, certificate of incorporation.
Proof of ownership / consent - a Certificate of Title is available from Land Information NZ, and a written statement from the building owner consenting to liquor sales.
Building and planning documentation - a photo or drawing of the exterior premises, a street map showing the location in Wellington, an A4 scale plan of the interior showing areas used for sale of liquor, areas restricted or supervised, and all principal entrances.
Host responsibility - a proposed policy and implementation plan.
Town planning / building certificates (for the Sale of Liquor Act 1989) - application forms for these certificates are available from Building Consents and Licensing Services at the main Council building at 101 Wakefield Street. Documentation and fees are required.
Club schedule – a list of all club activities and when (days and hours) they’re scheduled.
Signatures – by a member of the club's executive or management committee, or the club's solicitor.
Public notice – within 20 working days after you submit your application, you must place a notice in the Dominion Post or Wellingtonian. It must be published twice with not less than five days and not more than 10 days between the two dates of publication. You must also display a visible notice on the site of the proposed premises.
Related Links
- Host Responsibility Resources
- Land Information NZ website (for Certificate of Title)
- Town Planning & Building Certificates Application (31Kb PDF)
Department Details:
Building Consents & Licensing Services
