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2. Check if you can open a business selling alcohol in your area

Apply for an alcohol on-licence

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1. Do you need an alcohol on-licence?
2. Check if you can open a business selling alcohol in your area
3. Before you apply for an alcohol on-licence

4. What you need to apply for an alcohol on-licence
5. Calculate the fee for your alcohol on-licence
6. Apply and pay for your alcohol on-licence

7. What happens next
8. Renew your alcohol on-licence

2. Check if you can open a business selling alcohol in your area

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This can be a complicated process to research yourself.

The best thing to do is to call us on 09 301 0101 and ask for the planning helpdesk to check if the Auckland Unitary Plan allows you to open an alcohol business in your area.

You should know

No on-licences can be issued for taverns or hotels in the Portage or Waitakere Licensing Trust areas.

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