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
Countdown Ashburton South
Notice published 17th April 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of OFF licence.
General Distributors Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 East Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Supermarket
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday; 7.00am to 9.30pm
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 23rd May 2024
Joe's Garage
Notice published 3rd April 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
River Crossing Catering Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 5 Cass 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; 7.00am 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 9th May 2024
Smoke Ashburton
Notice published 3rd April 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Smoke Ashburton Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 231 Cameron 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 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 9th May 2024
Lushingtons
Notice published 21st March 2024
Public notice of application for a new ON licence.
Lushingtons Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 5 Archibald Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Cafe
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Monday to Friday; 8.00am to 9.00pm, Saturday- Sunday ; 8.00am to 5.00pm
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 1st May 2024
Mt Somers Tavern
Notice published 26th March 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
BW Carter Holdings Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 Hoods Road, Mt Somers
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Tavern
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:
Sunday to Thursday; 11.00am to 9.30pm, Friday-Saturday ; 11.00am to 10.00pm
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 3rd May 2024
The Phat Duck
Notice published 25th March 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of ON licence.
Ashburton Enterprises Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 360 West Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Tavern
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 2nd May 2024
Rakaia Squash Club
Notice published 14th March 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Rakaia Squash Club has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 24 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia
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 and Friday 6.00pm to 10.00pm, Tuesday to Thursday 6.00pm to 12.00am,
One Saturday evry June and October 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 24th April 2024
Hampstead Rugby Club
Notice published 5th March 2024
Public notice of application for a renewal of CLUB licence.
Hampstead Rugby and All Sports Club has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 44 Bridge Street, Ashburton
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:
Sunday to Thursday, 11.00am - 10.00pm; Friday and Saturday, 11.00am - 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 11th April 2024
Cinema Paradiso
Notice published 21st December 2023
Public notice of application for a renewal ON licence.
JRK Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at Main Street, Methven
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Cinema
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday, 11.00am to 12.00am (the following day)
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 14th February 2024
Ash Hills
Notice published 13th October 2023
Public notice of application for a renewal ON licence.
MS PVT Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 78 Tancred Street, Ashburton
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Nightclub
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 2.00am
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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 21st November 2023
Southern Rugby Club
Notice published 30th May 2023
Public notice of application for a renewal of a CLUB licence.
Southern Rugby Club has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal of a CLUB licence in respect of the premises situated at 5 Isleworth Road, Hinds
The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: Club
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday-Thursday 5.00pm-10.00pm, Friday-Saturday 11.00am-12am (midnight)
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 15 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 21st June 2023
Miyabi Top in Town
Notice published 6th September 2022
Public notice of application for a renewal of an ON licence.
Shamz NZ Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a renewal of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 660 East 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 - Sunday 11.00am to 10.00pm
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 15 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 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Objection period closes 20th September 2022
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.
The objection must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information:
- Your name, postal address and phone number/fax number;
- Details of the application in respect of which you are making the objection;
- Your objection, with reasons;
- Whether you wish to be heard in support of your objection.
Please note: If you make your objection by electronic means a signature is not required.
An acknowledgment of your objection will be sent by 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.
Please note: Only people who can demonstrate that he/she has an interest greater than the public generally may object to an application. Once this threshold has been met the grounds on which an objection may be made are found in s.105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. These are:
- (a) the object of this Act (s.4 of the Act):
- (b) the suitability of the applicant:
- (c) any relevant local alcohol policy:
- (d) the days on which and the hours during which the applicant proposes to sell alcohol:
- (e) the design and layout of any proposed premises:
- (f) whether the applicant is engaged in, or proposes on the premises to engage in, the sale of goods other than alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food, and if so, which goods:
- (g) whether the applicant is engaged in, or proposes on the premises to engage in, the provision of services other than those directly related to the sale of alcohol, low-alcohol refreshments, non-alcoholic refreshments, and food, and if so, which services:
- (h) whether (in its opinion) the amenity and good order of the locality would be likely to be reduced, to more than a minor extent, by the effects of the issue of the licence:
- (i) whether (in its opinion) the amenity and good order of the locality are already so badly affected by the effects of the issue of existing licences that —
(i) they would be unlikely to be reduced further (or would be likely to be reduced further to only a minor extent) by the effects of the issue of the licence; but
(ii) it is nevertheless desirable not to issue any further licences: - (j) whether the applicant has appropriate systems, staff, and training to comply with the law.
Download the objections to on, off and club licence applications and renewal information sheet