When liquor is being sold or supplied to the public on licensed premises, a manager with a Manager's Certificate must be on duty at all times and responsible for compliance of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
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Types of manager certificates
Certificate requirements
Renewing your manager's certificate
Appointing new, temporary or acting managers
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As part of the transition to the new Auckland Council, some regulatory forms are being standardised. Prior to 1 November 2010 these forms can be used at any local government organisation in the Auckland area.
Types of manager certificates
- Club Manager’s Certificate: authorises the holder to manage any premise where a Club Licence or a Special Licence is held
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General Manager’s Certificate: authorises the holder to manage any licensed premise where an on licence, off licence, club licence or special licence is held. You must obtain a Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) before you can apply for your General Manager’s Certificate.
Certificate requirements
- You must be working in the Manukau area to file your application with us
- Non- residents must have a work permit
- You must have completed training under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 before you can apply for your certificate. View a list of training providers.
- A fee of $134.93 must be paid at the time of lodging. This is not refundable
- Certificates are issued for one year, then renewed on application, normally for three years.
Renewing your manager’s certificate
You must lodge your renewal application before the expiry date shown on your certificate or you will need to reapply for a new certificate.
New, temporary or acting managers
Note: You must fill out the 
Notice of Management Change form (PDF 95kb) when appointing a new manager, temporary manager or acting manager.
Contact us
The Secretary
District Licensing Agency
Manukau City Council
Private Bag 76917
Manukau 2241
Phone: 09 263 7100
Fax: 09 263 5155
Email: DLA@manukau.govt.nz
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