Special Licence
A Special Licence allows for the sale and supply of alcohol at an event such as a sporting event, street party or function.
It can also be issued to a licensee for an extension of hours. It is issued for the occasion only, and it can not be renewed.
A special licence can apply for more than one date covering the same type of event.
For additional information about managing events to www.alcohol.org.nz and search for 'events'.
The Council and the District Licensing Board require 25 working days to process Special Licence.
An application for a Special Licence can be completed online using the button below, or a copy can be downloaded from the related documents at the bottom of this page.
apply for a special Licence Online
Licence Fees - Environmental Health
Licence Fees - Environmental Health Fees and Charges approved for 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).
| Alcohol Application Fees | Fee (incl GST) |
| Note: Fees are set by regulation under Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Please discuss the applicable fees for On, Off and Club Licences with the Alcohol Licensing Officer. | |
| Special Licence Applications | |
| Note: Large Event - 400 people | |
| Note: Medium Event - between 100-400 people | |
| Note: Small Event - under 100 people | |
| 1 to 2 small size events | $63.25 |
| 3 to 12 small, 1 to 3 medium size events | $207.00 |
| All other special licenses / large events | $575.00 |
