LCQ Special Licences and Events

Question 1

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

Accepted 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

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A premium on-licence for high-end restaurants

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A temporary extension of an existing on-licence to cover outdoor areas

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A licence for selling alcohol online

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only incorporated societies and registered charities

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Only existing licence holders wanting to sell at an off-site event

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Only those who hold a current manager's certificate

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

At least 20 working days before the event

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At least 2 days before the event

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At least 1 day before the event — same-day applications are accepted

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At least 3 months before the event

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No — special licences are only for members of a club

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Only if the event has fewer than 100 attendees

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Only if the event is a charity fundraiser

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No — a trained volunteer is sufficient for community events

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Only if more than 200 people are expected at the event

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Only if the event runs past midnight

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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DLC conditions are standardised and the same for all special licences

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Only a curfew time for alcohol service — no other conditions are possible

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Conditions are set by Police, not the DLC