With the formal lease being signed on the facility in late December 2024 the club will now be able to move forward with consideration of a " CLUB" alcohol licence

As a club we feel a licenced premise is preferrable to an unlicenced premise as it allows more control to ensure Host Responsibility which is a key driver for us.

This is not to be confused with an "on" licence which allows the sale of alcohol to all. A club licence only allows the sale of alcohol to "members" with reciprocal rights given to opposition teams, guests of members and so on.

Approval of any liquor licence is not a given. A formal process is undertaken which is detailed below which can take around 3 months to achieve. 

The first item will be to undertake a review of the club constitution in conjunction with our club lawyer.

As part of any application the club requires a minimum of 3 duty managers so the club will call for volunteers to assume these role. These are important roles and can not be taken lightly. Should the club not have sufficent volunteers it will look to assume paid staff or will operate a combination of the two.

The club will be implementing a cost recovery model for the clubroom. Historically the club has never had to fund this as it has been supported by our club sponsor The Flying Mullet. These costs will now be attributed to the area of the club utilising at the particular time.

Once we have called for volunteers we will look to submit. At the time of submission we must also ensure we have the following which all have costs.

• Food – at least 3 substantial options available at all times and promoted

• Water must be freely available

• Non- Alcoholic selection (0% alcohol is considered to be non-alcoholic)

• Low Alcohol option (minimum of 3 Options ( alcohol with an alcohol content of between 1.15% and 2.5%)

• Duty Managers – minimum of 3 (Application fee is $316.50 each)

• Copy of our constitution

• Floor plan showing the licensed area (where alcohol is consumed at the premises)

• As there are likely to be children on the premises there is no reason to have a restricted or supervised licensed area (the club will be “undesignated”)

Licence Classes:

Class 1 Club – More than 1000 members 18+, operates in the manner of a tavern

Class 2 Club – 250-1000 members 18+

Class 3 Club – Under 250 members 18+, open less than 40hrs per week

Fees:

Club Type:                                Risk Weighting              Application Fee:                        Annual Fee:                  Total payable upon application                    

Class 1 Club                             Medium                        $816.50                                     $632.50                        $1449.00

Class 2 Club                             Low                              $609.50                                     $391.00                        $1000.50

Class 3 Club                             Very Low                      $368.00                                     $161.00                        $529.00

At the same time as you apply for your Club Licence you must apply for your 100(f) Certificate from the Building & Planning Teams – contact the Duty Planner to discuss what they need and the cost.

Once you have applied an Inspector will contact you to discuss your application. 

Regards

Te Oi Hamiora Rima Kemp (Sam) | Team Leader Alcohol Licensing
Tauranga City Council | 07 577 7000 | 027 3070051| Sam.kemp@tauranga.govt.nz | www.tauranga.govt.nz