Objection to an Application

This form is for objecting to an application for a new alcohol licence, or the renewal of an existing alcohol licence, or the variation of the conditions of an existing licence. This covers on-licences, off-licences, Club licences and in some circumstances Special licences.

Anyone wishing to make an objection to an application must do so within 25 working days of the date of publication of the notice. Working days do not include weekends, public holidays, or any day between 20 December and 15 January (inclusive).

• Please read the guidance notes accompanying this form to ensure your objection is valid and contains sufficient detail.
• Please read the guidance notes by HPA, regarding objection and hearing processes.
• You can also download a PDF copy of the form [PDF, 61 KB] for filling out by hand. Scan completed forms and email to office@foodandhealth.co.nz or post to PO Box 7469, Sydenham, CHRISTCHURCH 8240

Your Contact Details

(You will be emailed a copy of the completed form)

If submitting on behalf of an organisation please indicate the organisation name and your position in the organisation:

The application to which you are objecting

Please identify the alcohol licence application to which you are objecting

Name of applicant or business *

Address of business

Proposed business

Your Objection

Would you like to present your objection in person at a hearing?

• Yes
• No

What are your grounds for objecting? *

• (a) the object of this 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) the sale of goods other than alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food
• (g)the provision of services other than those directly related to the sale of alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food
• (h) the effect on amenity and good order of the locality
• (j) whether the applicant has appropriate systems, staff, and training to comply with the law
• Additional grounds for objecting to renewals: (d)the manner in which the applicant has sold, supplied, displayed, advertised or promoted alcohol

Please provide some detail on the grounds for objection you have identified above *

Optionally, you may attach a file (Word or PDF format) that details your objection.

The decision you would like the District Licensing Committee to make is *

• Refuse the application
• Grant the application with the following conditions:

* = required field