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Alcohol licences

If you’re selling and supplying alcohol to the public you will need a licence.

This section has everything you need to know about applying for a licence. If you'd like to discuss your licence with a Licensing Inspector, you can book an appointment online.

On the 17 April, Central Government announced an amendment to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2020. We are now unable to issue new liquor licences, or renew existing licenses without reports from the New Zealand Police and the Medical Officer of Health.

We’re mindful that this is likely to have serious implications for business operators, and we will do everything we can to speed up the licensing process. As long as you apply for the renewal of your liquor license before it has expired, you can continue to operate.

We can still process and report on applications up to the point of granting approval. You can apply online.

We now offer the option of posting your public notices on our website. The fee for this service is $140.

Licensing 101

Learn about the different alcohol licences and what they cover.

How to apply

Find out how to apply for a licence or manager's certificate.

Decisions of the Hutt City District Licensing Committee

Check the list of decisions made on applications submitted under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Laws and regulations

Find out about legislation and our own policies around alcohol.

Fees and charges

Find out how we assess risk and set fees for selling and supplying alcohol.