Alcohol licensing public notices
All alcohol licence applications are to be publically notified. This applies to new and renewal applications for on-Licences, off-Licences and club Licences. Current applications for licences and their public notice are below.
Current applications
Mayfield Golf Club
Notice published 18th November 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Mayfield Golf Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 30 Bulls Road, Mayfield
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Golf Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 11.00pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 24th January 2025
Tennis Mid Canterbury
Notice published 7th November 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Tennis Mid Canterbury Sub Association Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 Oak Grove, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Tennis Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Wednesday; 11.00am to 10.00pm
Thursday to Sunday; 11.00am to 12.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 13th December 2024
Armadillos Ashburton
Notice published 6th November 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Tony Crosbie has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 246 Burnett Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 9.00am to 2.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 14th December 2024
Brinkley Resort
Notice published 1st November 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Medaldeen Investments NZ Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 43 Barkers Road, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 8.00am to 1.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 10th December 2024
The Rabbit
Notice published 1st November 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
ADDJ2 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 110 Victoria Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 10.00am to 11.00pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 10th December 2024
The Fine Lion
Notice published 30th October 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Nicsop Holdings Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at Level 1, 152 Burnett Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 8.00am to 1.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 5th December 2024
The Brown
Notice published 24th October 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Publife Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 137 Main Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Tavern
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 8.00am to 2.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 2nd December 2024
The Brown
Notice published 24th October 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of OFF licence.
Publife Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 137 Main Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Bottle Store
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 7.00am to 9.30pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 2nd December 2024
Mid Canterbury Aero Club
Notice published 21st August 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Ashburton Canterbury Aero Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 387 Seafield Road, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Aero Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Sunday to Thursday; 12.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday to Saturday; 12.00pm to 12.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 26th September 2024
Alexandre Limited
Notice published 19th August 2024
Public notice of application for the issue of an ON licence.
Alexandre Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 175 Burnett Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Night Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Sunday to Wednesday; 11.00am to 9.30pm
Thursday to Saturday; 11.00am to 2.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 24th September 2024
Rakaia Rugby Club
Notice published 10th June 2024
Public notice of application for a new CLUB licence.
Rakaia Rugby Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 42 Rakaia Methven Road, Rakaia
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Sports Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Thursday - 4.00pm to 11.00pm;
Friday - 4.00pm to 12.00am
Saturday - 1.00pm to 1.00am
Sunday - 2.00pm to 10.00pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 15th July 2024
Making an objection
If you wish to object to any application you may do so by sending a written objection to the Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740.
The objection must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information:
- Your name, postal address and phone number/fax number;
- Details of the application in respect of which you are making the objection;
- Your objection, with reasons;
- Whether you wish to be heard in support of your objection.
Please note: If you make your objection by electronic means a signature is not required.
An acknowledgment of your objection will be sent by post at the close of the objection period. A copy of your objection will be sent to the applicant as part of the application process.
Please note: Only people who can demonstrate that he/she has an interest greater than the public generally may object to an application. Once this threshold has been met the grounds on which an objection may be made are found in s.105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. These are:
- (a) the object of this Act (s.4 of the Act):
- (b) the suitability of the applicant:
- (c) any relevant local alcohol policy:
- (d) the days on which and the hours during which the applicant proposes to sell alcohol:
- (e) the design and layout of any proposed premises:
- (f) whether the applicant is engaged in, or proposes on the premises to engage in, the sale of goods other than alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food, and if so, which goods:
- (g) whether the applicant is engaged in, or proposes on the premises to engage in, the provision of services other than those directly related to the sale of alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food, and if so, which services:
- (h) whether (in its opinion) the amenity and good order of the locality would be likely to be reduced, to more than a minor extent, by the effects of the issue of the licence:
- (i) whether (in its opinion) the amenity and good order of the locality are already so badly affected by the effects of the issue of existing licences that —
(i) they would be unlikely to be reduced further (or would be likely to be reduced further to only a minor extent) by the effects of the issue of the licence; but
(ii) it is nevertheless desirable not to issue any further licences: - (j) whether the applicant has appropriate systems, staff, and training to comply with the law.
Download the objections to on, off and club licence applications and renewal information sheet