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If you want to sell or supply alcohol in Wellington City, you must have a current alcohol licence.
Alcohol licence applications aren't processed from 20 December 2024 to 15 January 2025 as this is a shut down period required by legislation. Please check your expiry dates to ensure your licence doesn't lapse during this time.
Find out about the process for applying for a new alcohol licence (liquor licence) – on-licence, off-licence or club licence.
If you are an alcohol licence holder, you must apply to renew your licence at least 20 working days before it expires.
To manage an alcohol (liquor) licensed business in Wellington City, you must hold a current manager's certificate.
To sell or supply alcohol at an event, you need to apply for a special licence.
If you buy a business and want to keep selling alcohol while you apply for a licence you need a temporary authority.
You need to apply for a variation if you want to change the conditions of your on-licence, off-licence or club licence.
Find out what the legal requirements are for getting an alcohol licence and how to meet these requirements.
There are a number of ways you can find out more or have input on decisions made by the District Licensing Committee.
Find out what we are doing to reduce alcohol-related harm in Wellington City.
Reports of alcohol licensing fees and income.