Liquor Licensing

If you're planning to sell or supply alcohol to the public within the Ōtorohanga District, you'll need to apply for a licence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Licence applications are processed through the Business Connect portal. All applications for licences and managers' certificates are determined by the District Licensing Committee.

Managers Certificates

If you're a manager of a licenced premises such as an on-licence, off-licence or club, you'll need a manager's certificate. Here you'll find all the information you need to apply for one.

District Licensing Committee Decisions

The Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee (DLC) is an independent, standalone committee appointed under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. It makes the decisions as to whether a licence or certificate is granted. The DLC determines all applications for, or renewal of, a licence or manager's certificate within the Ōtorohanga District. The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority maintains registers for both Managers Certificates and Licences that have been issued, please see the link in the related webpages below.

Liquor Licensing Fees & Charges

Here you'll find the fees and charges for the various types of liquor licences in the Ōtorohanga District including on, off and club licences, special and annual licences.

Food Premises

In this section you'll find all the information you need to know about opening or running your food business and complying with the Food Act 2014.

Food Premises Fees & Charges

In this section you'll find all the information you need to know about the fees and charges associated with opening or running your food business in our district.

Other Licensing

Some other types of businesses that don't deal with food or alcohol but where there is a potential risk to public health still need a licence to operate. This includes things like hairdressers and barbers, funeral directors and mortuaries, offensive trades, mobile and travelling shops, hawkers and itinerant traders. These licences are called 'Other Licences' and here's what you need to know.