Manager Requirements - Host Responsibility

What Host Responsibility Means

Host responsibility means creating a responsible drinking environment and looking out for your customers while they are on your premises.

The Wellington District Licensing Agency (DLA) is serious about host responsibility, and keeping customers safe.

The elements of a host responsibility policy are:

• serve alcohol responsibly
• provide and promote alternatives, such as low- and non-alcoholic beverages
• provide and promote an appropriate food selection
• identify and appropriately deal with underage drinking
• identify and appropriately deal with customers who are intoxicated
• arrange safe transport options
• educate and train staff in host responsibility practices.

Current Licence Holders

If you hold a liquor licence you must have a host responsibility policy and provide regular and ongoing staff training.

You must satisfy the DLA and Medical Officer of Health that you have practical measures in place to prevent problems with intoxication, wild behaviour and minors.

Promoting Liquor

If you are promoting liquor, check the requirements you must meet:

Manager Requirements - Liquor Promotions

Related Links

• Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) website

Department Details:
Liquor Licensing Services