District Licensing Committee
Te komiti reihana a-rohe
The District Licensing Committee has replaced Council's role in the issue and renewal of manager's licences and alcohol licence applications, and increases the ability of communities to have a say on local alcohol licensing matters.
Formed under the new Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, the approved committee members considering alcohol related matters are:
| Chairperson | Steffy MacKay |
| List Member | Karen Cave |
| List Member | Aarun Langton |
| List Member | Phil Nixon |
| Alternate Member | Neil Volzke |
You can view the decisions made by the committee below.
Fees and Charges
Approved On/Off/Club
October 2026
| Decision Number | Full Details | Premises Name | Type | Decision |
| 183/2026 | ANIKA & CO LIMITED | Kaponga Hotel | On Licence New | Granted |
| 184/2026 | ANIKA & CO LIMITED | Kaponga Hotel | Off Licence New | Granted |
September 2026
| Decision Number | Full Details | Premises Name | Type | Decision |
| 152/2026 | Tishal Kiwi Limited | Four Square Eltham | Off Licence Renewal | Granted |
| 161/2026 | G L NZ Limited | Clarendon Hotel | On Licence Renewal | Granted |
| 162/2026 | G L NZ Limited | Clarendon Hotel | Off Licence Renewal | Granted |
| 163/2026 | Hanuma Enterprises Limited | Black Bull Opunake | Off Licence Renewal | Granted |
| 164/2026 | Hanuma Enterprises Limited | Surf Inn Bar & Restaurant | On Licence New | Granted |
| 168/2026 | Sanvi Kiwi Limited | Rahotu Supermart | Off Licence New | Granted |
| 176/2026 | OM Ganesh Investments Limited | Marracbo Cafe | On Licence New | Granted |
August 2026
| Decision Number | Full Details | Premises Name | Type | Decsion |
| 138/2026 | Elgin Trading Limited | Pak N Save Hawera | Off Licence New | Granted |
| 151/2026 | Opunake Sports & Recretation Trust | Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration Events Centre | On Licence New | Granted |
Approved Managers
October 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Type | Decision |
| 177/2026 | Jordan Leslie Chambers | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 178/2026 | Leigh Catherine Hobman | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 179/2026 | Shayleeanne Kuikui Wirihana | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 181/2026 | Rajveer Kaur | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 182/2026 | Adrienne May Hussey | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 185/2026 | Christie Eisel | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
September 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Type | Decision |
| 155/2026 | Stephanie Allison Hall | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 156/2026 | Bhavin Kumar Vinobhai Desai | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 158/2026 | Amit Tiwari | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 159/2026 | Paris Callaghan | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 165/2026 | Noah Hawkins | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 166/2026 | Robin Dhamanda | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 167/2026 | Nicholas John Murfitt | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 169/2026 | Katrina Marie Hayman | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 170/2026 | Olive Patuawa | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 171/2026 | Shawn Ivan Crawford | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 172/2026 | Rhonda Maree Crawford | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
August 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Type | Decision |
| 134/2026 | Braxton David Maine Wilson | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 135/2026 | Arna Niwa | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 136/2026 | Gautam Arora | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 137/2026 | Brent David Inskip Cudby | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 139/2026 | Kelly Johanna Noreen Dwyer | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 140/2026 | Kamali Balan | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 144/2026 | Paige Amanda Jean Roberts | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 145/2026 | Maree Joan Kuklinski | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 146/2026 | Amy Clair Smyth | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 147/2026 | Deven Mehta | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 148/2026 | Kay Louise Pointon | Managers Certificate New | Granted |
| 149/2026 | Bevan Geoffrey Lambert | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
| 150/2026 | Clarice Sabina Tangi-Aroha Potier | Managers Certificate Renewal | Granted |
Approved Specials
October 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Premises Name | Type |
| 180/2026 | Gavin Vanner | Kakaramea Town Hall Society | Special |
September 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Premises Name | Type |
| 154/2026 | Waverley Gun Club | Waverley Gun Club | Special |
| 157/2026 | Hawera Roller Skating Club Incorporated | Hawera Roller Skating Club Incorporated | Special |
| 173/2026 | Hawera Contract Bridge Club | Hawera Contract Bridge Club | Special |
| 174/2026 | The Hawera United Cricket Club Inc | The Hawera United Cricket Club Inc | Special |
| 175/2026 | The Hawera United Cricket Club Inc | The Hawera United Cricket Club Inc | Special |
August 2026
| Decision Number | Applicant | Premises Name | Type |
| 141/2026 | Waverley Racing Club | Waverley Racing Club | Special |
| 142/2026 | Hawera Football Club Inc | Hawera Football Club Inc | Special |
| 143/2026 | Myra Erin Ford | Eltham Town Hall | Special |
For a full register of managers certificates and licences please visit the ARLA website Register of licences & certificates | New Zealand Ministry of Justice
