liquor licensing

They wanted to oppose a liquor store at the school gates – but say Council’s process is badly broken

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Community leaders and politicians are crying foul over how Auckland Council runs the decision-making body that rules on liquor store licences, with some going as far to describe the process as an example of institutional racism.  “I just hoped we’d get a fair hearing.” That’s what Arihia Stirling was thinking as she went into the … Read more

How to get boozed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day this year

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Around this time every year, the howls of agony echo around the country – from south to north, people who enjoy a drink in moderation have just realised that religious traditions have impinged on their freedoms. But forewarned is forearmed. We present an updated guide to getting shitfaced on public holidays. Bars, supermarkets and bottle shops … Read more