An Off Licence authorises the holder to sell and supply liquor for consumption off the premises. Drinking on these premises is not allowed.
An Endorsed Off Licence authorises a caterer to sell and supply liquor for functions or events.
Apply for an Off Licence (PDF 197kb)- Renewal of Premises Licence (PDF 114kb)
The Agency does automatically send out a reminder notice 2 months before the expiry of the premises licence.
If you are thinking about changing anything on the premises licence please contact the Agency and discuss this with us.
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.
Off licence requirements
- The fee for an off-licence is $793.24. This is an application fee and is not refundable
- The processing timeframe is 25 working days provided all the required information is included with the application
- If you do not own the premise, the owner's consent must be included with the application
- A plan of the premises must be included in the application
- Two public notices must be placed in the newspaper once the application for the on-licence has been lodged with the District Licensing Agency and not before
- Certified managers must be on the premises
- This licence is issued for one year initially then renewed on application, normally for three years.
Certificates of compliance
You must have the following certificates before applying for an Off Licence:
Building Code Certificate:
- Deposit fee is $190
- Takes approximately 10 working days
- Application must include plans showing layout of the premises and a site plan showing the premise in the group of shops.
Planning Certificate under the Resource Management Act 1991:
- Deposit fee is $190
- Takes approximately 20 working days
- Application must include all necessary information, plans showing the layout of the premises, and a site plan showing the premise if in a group of shops.
Visit our building consent forms page for a copy of the application form.
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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