Sale of Liquor Policy
The Taupo District Licensing Agency, which is a function of Council, has a role to play in the reduction of liquor abuse through its responsibilities and obligations under the Sale of Liquor Act.
The Council believes that the key to achieving the aims of the Act is in the promotion of responsible attitudes of both Licensees and the public, in achieving a mature approach to liquor consumption.
The Agency carries out its role in conjunction with the Taupo, Turangi & Mangakino Police; and the Medical Officer of Health for the Bay of Plenty, based in Rotorua.
The purpose of the Sale of Liquor Policy is to:
- Define the Council’s attitude to, and administration of, its responsibilities pursuant to the Act.
- Define the parameters which guide liquor licensing within the district and specify how the Taupo District Licensing Agency will carry out its statutory functions.
- Contain guidelines in respect of the hours of operation of licensed premises, criteria for the reporting on, and approval of, licence applications and renewals, enforcement procedures, communication between the various sectors and strategies aiming to reduce liquor abuse.