Many people like to have a drink when they celebrate a special occasion or socialise. Licensing controls regulated drinking environments. Misuse of alcohol, including excessive and inappropriate consumption, however, can lead to alcohol-related harm.
Upcoming meetings and hearings
- 4 May 2023, 10am: AK2021 Ltd t/a Thirsty Liquor Islington, 670 Main South Road – New Off-Licence(external link)
- Adjourned: Samurai Bowl Ltd t/a Samurai Bowl (Colombo Street), 5/574 Colombo Street – Renewal On-Licence, and Xinchen Liu – New Manager’s Certificate(external link)
If you require more information or assistance with licensing processes, fees payment options information, or have a question or concern about an existing premise:
- Phone the Council Alcohol Licensing Team on 03 941 8999 and ask to talk to a Technical Officer.
- Email alcohollicensing@ccc.govt.nz.
- Post to PO Box 73013 Christchurch.
Separate from objecting to a licence application, there are other ways in which members of the community can raise concerns or problems [PDF, 1.1 MB], such as noise, nuisance, vandalism or promotions.
Check out the latest tri-agency newsletters for updates and information for licensees.
Alcohol licences
If you want to sell or supply alcohol, you must hold a current alcohol licence.
Manager's certificate
Allows you to manage any licensed premises.
Timelines and trading days
Working and sacrosanct days that you can apply for a licence and can sell alcohol on licenced premises.
Alcohol licence fees
A schedule of fees relating to alcohol licensing applications and renewals.
Objecting to a grant of a licence
Members of the public can object to an application for an alcohol licence in some cases.
Host responsibility and alcohol promotions
Creating a responsible drinking environment and looking out for your customers.
Supplying food
Business with on-licences or club licences must have food available whenever they are selling alcohol.
Alcohol licence public notification
Applications for alcohol licences (new and renewal) must be notified to the public.
Alcohol bans
It is illegal to drink alcohol in public places in certain areas of Christchurch.
Christchurch tri-agency group newsletter
Latest information for alcohol licensees and duty managers.
Alcohol policies
Information on Council local alcohol policies.
District Licensing Committee
The District Licensing Committee consider and determine all new and renewal applications.
Annual Reports to ARLA
Christchurch DLC Annual Reports to the Alcohol Licensing Regulatory Authority (ARLA) in Wellington.
Christchurch Alcohol Action Plan
Strategies and actions for the non-regulated environment aimed at reducing alcohol harm.