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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Alcohol licensing

If you want to sell or supply alcohol in Dunedin City, you’ll need the right licence.

Find out how to apply for an alcohol licence or a manager’s certificate. See current applications, read recent decisions, and learn how to have your say if you want to make an objection.

Get in touch

If you want to get in touch with one of our friendly Alcohol Licensing team to chat about your application or book in a time to meet with an inspector contact us by email at dla@dcc.govt.nz.

Alcohol Licensing - Christmas close down period
Alcohol licensing applications aren't processed from 20 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 as this is a shut down period required by legislation. Please check your expiry dates to ensure your licence doesn't lapse during this time.

Alcohol licensing regulation and compliance

The sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol is largely governed by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Applying or renewing an alcohol licence

To sell or supply alcohol in Dunedin you must hold a current alcohol licence.

Alcohol licensing fees

Find out the alcohol licensing fees and charges for the current year.

Applying for a manager's licence

To manage a licensed premises, you must hold a current manager's certificate.

Licence holder responsibilities

As an alcohol licence holder, you and your staff have several responsibilities under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Publicly notified licence applications

View current alcohol licence applications.

Objecting to an alcohol licence application

Sometimes, members of the public have the right to object to an application for an alcohol licence.

Alcohol licence application decisions

Our District Licensing Committee is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on all alcohol licence applications.

Alcohol licensing regulation and compliance

The sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol is largely governed by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Applying or renewing an alcohol licence

To sell or supply alcohol in Dunedin you must hold a current alcohol licence.

Alcohol licensing fees

Find out the alcohol licensing fees and charges for the current year.

Applying for a manager's licence

To manage a licensed premises, you must hold a current manager's certificate.

Licence holder responsibilities

As an alcohol licence holder, you and your staff have several responsibilities under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Objecting to an alcohol licence application

Sometimes, members of the public have the right to object to an application for an alcohol licence.

Alcohol licence application decisions

Our District Licensing Committee is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on all alcohol licence applications.

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