All opposed alcohol licensing applications must be heard by the District Licensing Committee at a public hearing.
The District Licensing Committee Chairperson and two appointed District Licensing Committee members hear the application.
All parties are given an equal opportunity to present their views.
Hearings are usually held at:
Whangarei District Council Chambers
Te Iwitahi (civic centre)
9 Rust Avenue
Whangārei
District Licensing Committee hearings are open to the public, including members of the press.
On occasion, it may be necessary to exclude the public from some parts of a hearing (for example, when the Committee feels the privacy of an individual needs to be protected).
If requested by the applicant at the time of notification of the hearing, evidence may be given in te reo Māori. An interpreter will be made available.
The District Licensing Committee will also consider any reasonable request made by a person to take part remotely in a hearing, or any part of a hearing.
Agendas and decisions (opposed applications)
All District Licensing Committee public hearing agendas and decisions considered for the past six months are listed below.
Friday 7 August 2026 at 9:00am
To determine a new On Licence application by Kensington Tavern Limited in respect of premises situated at 216 Bank Street, Whangārei to be known as Monnie Oshea's Irish Bar.
Agenda – Kensington Tavern Limited – Monnie Oshea's Irish Bar(PDF, 21MB)
Friday 10 April 2026 at 9:00am
To determine the renewal and variation of an On Licence application by Punjab to NZ Limited (premises: The Butter Factory).
Agenda – Punjab to NZ Limited – The Butter Factory(PDF, 7MB)
Decision: Renewal of On Licence approved, subject to conditions. Variation of On Licence not approved.
Decision – Renewal and variation of On Licence – The Butter Factory(PDF, 376KB)
Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 9:00am
To determine the renewal of a Club Licence application by Ngunguru Sports and Recreation Society Incorporated.
Agenda – Ngunguru Sports and Recreation Society Incorporated(PDF, 3MB)
Decision: Renewal of Club Licence approved, subject to conditions.
Decision – Renewal of Club Licence – Ngunguru Sports and Recreation Society(PDF, 338KB)