Alcohol licensing public notices
All alcohol licence applications are to be publically notified. This applies to new and renewal applications for on-Licences, off-Licences and club Licences. Current applications for licences and their public notice are below.
Current applications
Methven United Club
Notice published 15th May 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of a CLUB licence.
Methven United Club has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of a CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at Methven Chertsey Road, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Sports Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are
Monday to Thursday; 6.00pm to 10.00pm Friday: 5.00pm to 12.00am
Saturday: 12.00pm to 12.00am Sunday; 2.00pm to 9.00pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 20th June 2025
Aqua Japanese Restaurant
Notice published 9th May 2025
Public notice of application for an ON licence.
ARC Culinary Services Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 112 Main Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 8.00am to 1.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 16th June 2025
Amara
Notice published 7th May 2025
Public notice of application for an ON licence.
EPBM Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 129 Main Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Cocktail Bar
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 12.00pm to 12.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 12th June 2025
The Rabbit
Notice published 1st May 2025
Public notice of application for the variation of an ON licence.
ADDJ2 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the variation of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 110 Victoria Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 10.00am to 12.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 6th June 2025
Craft @ Arabica
Notice published 29th April 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of an ON licence.
Rootz and Wingz 2013 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 36 McMillan Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 10.00am to 1.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 4th June 2025
Methven Squash Club
Notice published 9th April 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of a CLUB licence.
Methven Squash Club has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at Methven Chertsey Road, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Sports Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are
Monday to Thursday; 5.00pm to 10.30pm Friday to Sunday; 11.00am to 12.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 20th May 2025
Railway Hotel Rakaia
Notice published 7th February 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of an ON licence.
Railway Tavern Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 124 Railway Terrace West, Rakaia
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Hotel
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Wednesday; 11.00am to 11.00pm
Thursday to Sunday; 11.00am to 1.30am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 14th March 2025
Railway Hotel Rakaia
Notice published 7th February 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of an OFF licence.
Railway Tavern Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 124 Railway Terrace West, Rakaia
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Hotel
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Wednesday; 11.00am to 10.00pm
Thursday to Sunday; 11.00am to 1.00am
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 14th March 2025
Mt Hutt Skifield
Notice published 29th January 2025
Public notice of application for the renewal of an ON licence.
NZ Ski Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at McLennans Bush Road, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Restaurant
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 8.00am to 10.30pm
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may not later than 25 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:
The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Committee PO Box 94 Ashburton District Council
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 7th March 2025
Making an objection
If you wish to object to any application you may do so by sending a written objection to the Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740.
1. Who can Object
Allows any person to object to licence applications, whether as an individual or a representative of a group or an organisation, with narrow exceptions for trade competitors and their surrogates.
You can object as an individual or as the representative of a group or organisation.
This change accommodates people currently excluded from participating in licensing hearings who may not live in the area but spend time there due to family connections, living rurally, or having a particular connection to the area.
Objections still need to be based on the licensing criteria set out in the Act.
2. Objection Period
The time to make your objection has been increased from 15 to 25 working days. This gives you more time to become aware of current applications and make an objection if you wish to do so.
You can find out about licence applications on your local council’s website. Notice of an application will also be posted in an easy to see place, like the entrance of the premises that the application is for.
Please note: Working days are weekdays, excluding public holidays, and excluding 20 December – 15 January. Also excluded are Mondays where a public holiday falls on a weekend and is Mondayised – e.g., Waitangi Day or ANZAC Day.
3. What are your objections?
Your objection still needs to be based on the criteria in the Act. Look to the following parts of the Act to see which grounds apply:
- sections 102 and 105 for applications for new licences
- section 120 for applications for variation of conditions
- sections 128 and 131 for applications for renewal, and
- sections 140 and 142 for applications for special licences.
4. Trade competitors and their surrogates
Trade competitors cannot object if their objection is about trade. A trade competitor is a person holding an alcohol licence, regardless of whether they actually sell alcohol or where they sell it.
Surrogate trade competitors also cannot object. A surrogate is a person receiving, or is likely to receive, direct or indirect help from a trade competitor to object to an alcohol licensing application.
DLCs (or ARLA) need to determine if the prospective objector is a trade competitor or surrogate as part of their preparatory processes.
These provisions ensure the licensing process remains focused on the object of the Act – to ensure the safe and responsible sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol; and to minimise alcohol related harm.
An acknowledgment of your objection will be sent by email/post at the close of the objection period. A copy of your objection will be sent to the applicant as part of the application process.
Download the objections to on, off and club licence applications and renewal information sheet