Apply for an alcohol licence

Apply for an alcohol licence

Application type

What are you applying for?

Managers Certificate - NewManagers Certificate - RenewalRenewal of Licence (premises)Temporary AuthoritySpecial Licence

Was your existing Managers Certificate issued by the Christchurch City Council?

YesNo

Apply for a new Managers Certification

To apply, you must first download and complete a Managers Certificate (new) application form [PDF, 233KB] and then upload it here.

Please ensure you have read and understood the privacy statement, signed and dated your application.

Supported file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, gtf, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, tif, xls, xlsx.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Please upload your completed Managers Certificate (new) application form.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Supporting documents

To apply, please upload the the following supporting documents, if applicable:

Identification displaying your full legal name, such as your New Zealand drivers licence, passport or birth certificate

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Letter from your employer detailing why you need to have a managers certificate and confirming your position and duties

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Any visas you hold, such as a permanent resident, resident, student or working visa

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Passport

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Other documents

References supporting any previous experience in the hospitality industry

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Character reference from someone that has known you for at least two years (but not a family member or anyone from your current place of employment)

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Licensed Controller Qualification (LCQ)

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Your CV

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Renew a Managers Certificate

To apply, you must first download and complete a Managers Certificate (renewal) application form [PDF, 233KB] and then upload it here.

Please ensure you have read and understood the privacy statement, signed and dated your application.

Supported file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, gtf, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, tif, xls, xlsx.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Please upload your completed Managers Certificate (renewal) application form.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Supporting documents

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents, if applicable:

Identification displaying your full legal name, such as your New Zealand drivers licence, passport or birth certificate

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Current Managers Certificate

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Completed questionnaire

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Current Managers Certificate

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Any visas you hold, such as a permanent resident, resident, student or working visa

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Passport

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Apply for a Temporary Authority

To apply, you must first download and complete a Temporary Authority application form [PDF, 892KB] and then upload it here.

Please ensure you have read and understood the privacy statement, signed and dated your application.

Supported file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, gtf, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, tif, xls, xlsx.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Upload you completed Temporary Authority application form

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Supporting documents

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents, if applicable:

Certificate of Incorporation

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Proof confirming tenure

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

A signed copy of the purchase of business agreement or of any business contract agreement

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

CV or list of relevant hospitality, alcohol industry, and/or business experience for any person(s)

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Copy of existing alcohol licence held for the premises.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Apply for a Special License

To apply, you must first download and complete a Special License application form [PDF, 890KB] and then upload it here.

Please ensure you have read and understood the privacy statement, signed and dated your application.

Supported file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, gtf, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, tif, xls, xlsx.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Please upload your completed Special License application form.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Supporting documents

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents, if applicable:

A plan of the building/detailed site plan of the area to be licensed

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Short notice letter - required if there are less than 20 working days before your event

Our working days are Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Confirmation of any other required consents/approvals granted or have been applied for: building, traffic management, lease of public space

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Any relevant publicity and promotional material related to your event

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Alcohol Management Plan - if expected number of guests greater than 150

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Menu

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Additional information and/or written documentation confirming tenure

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Apply for a Renewal of Licence

To apply, you must first download and complete a Renewal of Licence application form [PDF, 1MB] and then upload it here.

Please ensure you have read and understood the privacy statement, signed and dated your application.

Supported file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, gtf, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, tif, xls, xlsx.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Please upload your completed Renewal of Licence application form.

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Supporting documents

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents, if applicable:

Floor plans annotated to show licenced area for whole of premises, including any outside area and mark any restricted or supervised designated areas

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Certificate of Incorporation, including the details of directors and shareholders

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Photo of principle entrance to the premises

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Host Responsibility Policy

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Leased outside areas – footpath, public or private space lease details and plan if held for any outside areas, annotated to show licenced area

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

A statement of annual sales revenue for grocery stores or bottle stores - only for off-licence premises

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Your menu – only for On-licenses or BYO licences

The maximum file size of all attachments combined is 30MB.

Applicant details

Company name or full legal names

Existing trading name

Legal address of premises (as per licence issued)

Take-over date

Applicant details

Full legal name

Event name

Event start date

Event location/address

Applicant details

Current license type:

Existing trading name (as per last licence issued)

Legal address of premises (as per licence issued)

Licence expiry date

Are you seeking a variation to the licence conditions?

YesNo

Is this a change of hours or area that require resource or building consent?

YesNoUnsure

We will advise if you also need to apply for an updated Premise Certificate of Compliance Alcohol.

Contact details

Contact name

Contact mobile

Contact email

Contact Information