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  1. Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, what is a special licence in NZ?

    Answer: A licence issued for a specific event or series of events that allows the sale and supply of alcohol at a venue not normally licensed

    A special licence authorises the sale and supply of alcohol at a specific event or series of events, at a venue or location that may not have a permanent licence.

  2. Under NZ law, who can apply for a special licence?

    Answer: Any person or organisation seeking to sell alcohol at a specific event

    Any person or organisation — including businesses, clubs, and individuals — can apply for a special licence for a specific event.

  3. In NZ, how far in advance should a special licence application typically be lodged before an event?

    Answer: At least 20 working days before the event

    Special licence applications should be lodged at least 20 working days before the event to allow the DLC to process and determine the application in time.

  4. Under NZ law, can a special licence authorise alcohol consumption by the general public at a private event?

    Answer: Yes — special licences can permit sale and supply to the public depending on the conditions imposed by the DLC

    Special licences can authorise the sale and supply of alcohol to the general public at events, subject to the conditions imposed by the DLC.

  5. In NZ, must a special licence event have a certified duty manager present when alcohol is being served?

    Answer: Yes — a certified duty manager must be appointed and present whenever alcohol is sold or supplied under a special licence

    Whenever alcohol is sold or supplied under any licence (including a special licence), a certified duty manager must be present and responsible.

  6. Under NZ law, what conditions might the DLC impose on a special licence for a large public festival?

    Answer: Variable conditions tailored to the event, such as requirements for security personnel, no-glass policies, identification checking, and specific trading hours

    The DLC can impose any conditions it considers appropriate for the event, tailored to its scale, nature, and risk profile — including security, no-glass requirements, patron numbers, ID checking, and trading hours.