If you are (or would like to be) a bar owner or operator, a club manager, a restaurateur or the manager of a venue where alcohol will be sold or supplied, you need to be familiar with the laws and regulations that apply to liquor.  The Tauranga District Licensing Agency issues liquor licences on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Authority.

It is your responsibility to ensure that:

• you have the correct licence(s)
• your managers have current certificates
• you have a host responsibility policy in place to care for your patrons and staff.

Please contact the Council if you plan on selling or supplying liquor to the public, as you will need to apply for the correct type of liquor licence for your activity. You will also need to consider:

• planning and building issues and any other rules specific to your area, such as grease traps, plumbing and drainage, egress, number of sanitary fixtures, and access for disabled persons.  Building consents will be required for most work undertaken 
   
• any health requirements for your kitchen and bar.

In this section learn more about:

• Applying for a liquor licence
• Complying with the RMA and Building Code
• On, off, and club-licences
• Temporary authority
• Special licence
• Manager Certification
• Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)
• Gaming
• Objection process
• Fees and charges
• Legislation
• Glossary
• Liquor free zones