A Temporary Authority Licence is issued when a new owner takes over an existing licensed premises and wishes to continue the sale and supply of liquor until a licence of their own is issued.
A Temporary Authority Licence can only be issued if there is a current On Licence or Off Licence for the premises.
As part of the transition to the new Auckland Council, some regulatory forms are being standardised. Prior to 1 November 2010 this form can be used at any local government organisation in the Auckland area.
Temporary authority licence duration
A Temporary Authority Licence may be issued for a maximum period of three months. However, it may be renewed where there is a justifiable reason for delay in the substantive licence application.
Management of licensed premises
A Manager with the appropriate certificate must be on duty at all times and responsible for compliance of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
Certificates of compliance
You must have the following certificates before applying for a Temporary Authority Licence:
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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.
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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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