Skip to main content
Reduced services
More Many of our services are closed over Christmas but our contact centre will prioritise urgent safety calls. Check our website or read Our Auckland for information on services that are closed or reduced over summer - Learn moreReduced services

3. Before you apply for an alcohol on-licence

Get building and planning certificates

Before you apply, you need to get alcohol licensing building and planning certificates.

See Apply for alcohol licensing building and planning certificates.

Get food registration

You must ensure food is available whenever your business is open and selling alcohol.

Find out about your responsibilities as a host.

You will need to apply for food registration separately.

Other licences you may need

If required, you will need to apply for an outdoor dining licence separately.