Drinking and/or possession of alcohol is prohibited at all times in any public place within the Wellington city control area.
The prohibition does not apply to licensed premises or their outdoor areas, or to people carrying unopened alcohol containers from licensed premises to areas outside the alcohol free zone or to a private property.
24/7 alcohol-free zone
The Wellington city alcohol ban is a safety initiative to:
- reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder
- provide a safe city environment for everyone.
Research carried out by the Council and Police has found that alcohol is a factor in the majority of arrests made for disorder, violence and sexual offending in the city.
The penalty for breaching an alcohol ban is an infringement fee of $250. See the Part 4 - Alcohol Control of our Consolidated Bylaw for more information.
Map of alcohol-free zone