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
Tinwald Golf Club
Notice published 25th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Tinwald 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 Frasers Road, Ashburton
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 Sunday; 11.00am 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 31st July 2024
Rakaia Golf Club
Notice published 24th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Rakaia 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 481 Acton 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:
Sunday to Thursday; 11.00am to 9.30pm
Friday & Saturday; 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 30th July 2024
Devon Tavern
Notice published 19th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of OFF licence.
Braided Rivers Community Trust has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 116 Victoria Street, Ashburton
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; 11.00am 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 25th July 2024
Devon Tavern
Notice published 19th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Braided Rivers Community Trust has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 116 Victoria Street, Ashburton
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; 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 25th July 2024
Allenton Rugby Club
Notice published 17th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Allenton Rugby Football Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 21 Melrose Road, Ashburton
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 6.00pm to 10.00pm; Friday 2.00pm to 12.00am
Saturday 11.00am to 1.00am
Sunday and Public Holidays 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 23rd July 2024
Methven Supervalue
Notice published 10th June 2024
Public notice of application for a variation of OFF licence.
Stella Cinco Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a variation OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 30 McMillan Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Supermarket
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 7.00am to 9.30pm
Variation Sought: changes to Single Alcohol Area
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
Mt Somers Rugby Club
Notice published 10th June 2024
Public notice of application for a variation of CLUB licence.
Mount Somers Rugby Football Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a variation CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 67 Hoods Road, Mt Somers
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 Wednesday; 7.00pm to 10.00pm, Thursday ; 7.00pm to 11.00pm, Friday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Saturday 1.00pm to 12.00am; Sunday 4.00pm to 10.00pm
Variation Sought: Extension of licenced area
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
The Brown Pub
Notice published 10th June 2024
Public notice of application for a variation of ONlicence.
Publife Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a variation ONlicence 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
Variation Sought: Extension of licenced area
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
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
Alluvial Restaurant & Function Centre
Notice published 4th June 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Tinwald Function Centre Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 103 Archibald Street, Tinwald
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant & Function Centre
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 July 2024
Leo's Bar & Grill
Notice published 30th May 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
MJLC2022 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 90 Harrison 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; 12.00pm 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 4th July 2024
Thai Chilli
Notice published 24th May 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
EM & S Gorman has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 17 Forest Drive, 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; 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 1st July 2024
Mt Somers Tavern
Notice published 22nd April 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of OFF licence.
BW Carter Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 Hoods Road, Mt Somers
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; 11.00am 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 27th June 2024
The Dubliner
Notice published 17th June 2024
Public notice of application for a new of ON licence.
Lovely Pubs Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 116 Main Street, 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 23rd 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.
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