Apply for a Waiver

The District Licensing Committee may waive certain omissions (something that has been neglected or not completed) under section 208 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

If you believe you need to apply for a waiver, please phone Council on 06 366 0999 and talk to our Alcohol Licensing Inspector before completing this form.

Please note:

  • a waiver must be approved by the Chair of the District Licensing Committee before an Alcohol Licensing application can be processed; and
  • there is no guarantee that the waiver will be approved by the Chair of the District Licensing Committee and that, if it is not approved, the Alcohol Licensing application will not proceed.

Apply online

Step 1.Have your certificate information ready

You'll need your Licence or Certificate number.

Step 2.Apply online

Complete and submit this application form.

Apply Online.

Apply in person

Step 1.Download and complete the application form

Application for Waiver (Print Version)(PDF, 202KB)

You'll need to have your Licence or Certificate number ready.

Step 2.Visit your nearest Council Office

Pop into your nearest Council office with your completed application form:

  • Levin (Main Office), 126 Oxford Street Levin, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays) and 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday. Closed on weekends and public holidays.
  • Foxton Service Centre, 92 Main Street, Foxton, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday (hours may differ on public holidays).
  • Shannon Service Centre, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon, open 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, Saturday only 10am to 12 noon.

Your application will be forwarded to the Chairperson of the District Licensing Committee for consideration. This is not a guarantee that the waiver will be granted. The following agencies may be consulted as to their capacity to report on the application within a timeframe less than the statutory 20 days:

  • Council’s Alcohol Licensing Inspector
  • NZ Police (local branch)
  • Public Health

You'll be notified of the outcome of your application.

Contact Us

Phone

(06) 366 0999

Email

enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz

Location

Horowhenua District Council
126 Oxford Street
Levin
5510
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