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Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
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Bottle Shops Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
Article – Torika Tokalau – Local Democracy Reporter Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year. Black Bull Northcote, Simply Fresh in Hillcrest, Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Bottle O Mount Smart, Grand Food Mart in Orewa, Kowhai Liquor Centre at Warkworth, Wine and Spirits in Flat Bush, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor – had their licences to sell alcohol suspended briefly for breaching the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The stores were caught during several controlled purchase operations conducted by Auckland Council's Alcohol Licensing Unit, police and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, from last May to date. Auckland Council manager of licensing and environmental health Mervyn Chetty said there were clear expectations that anyone granted an alcohol licence will follow the rules. 'Selling alcohol to a minor is against the law,' Chetty said. 'It puts young people at serious risk of alcohol related harm including injuries and accidents.' Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Kowhai Liquor Centre, Black Bull Northcote, Wine and Spirits, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor were suspended for 48 hours. Bottle O Mt Smart was suspended for 72 hours in March, while Simply Fresh in Hillcrest and Grand Food Mart in Orewa were handed seven day suspensions in April and January respectively. Another off-licence, Good to Go in the central district, was suspended for 21 days for a series of breaches. The store had no manager on duty, failed to give notice of manager appointments, had unauthorised sale, and sold RTDs at a grocery. The suspensions have all been completed, Chetty said. Controlled purchase operations are conducted to test compliance with laws against selling alcohol to minors. 'As all licence holders will know, suspensions are put in place for first-time offenders, however repeat offences may carry greater penalties which are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act,' Chetty said. 'Every alcohol licence comes with rules and conditions to support the sale and supply of alcohol in a safe and responsible manner, which will help reduce alcohol related harm.' The suspensions were handed out by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA).
Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Bottle Shops Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
Article – Torika Tokalau – Local Democracy Reporter Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year. Black Bull Northcote,Simply Fresh in Hillcrest, Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Bottle O Mount Smart, Grand Food Mart in Orewa, Kowhai Liquor Centre at Warkworth, Wine and Spirits in Flat Bush, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor – had their licences to sell alcohol suspended briefly for breaching the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The stores were caught during several controlled purchase operations conducted by Auckland Council's Alcohol Licensing Unit, police and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, from last May to date. Auckland Council manager of licensing and environmental health Mervyn Chetty said there were clear expectations that anyone granted an alcohol licence will follow the rules. 'Selling alcohol to a minor is against the law,' Chetty said. 'It puts young people at serious risk of alcohol related harm including injuries and accidents.' Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Kowhai Liquor Centre, Black Bull Northcote, Wine and Spirits, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor were suspended for 48 hours. Bottle O Mt Smart was suspended for 72 hours in March, while Simply Fresh in Hillcrest and Grand Food Mart in Orewa were handed seven day suspensions in April and January respectively. Another off-licence, Good to Go in the central district, was suspended for 21 days for a series of breaches. The store had no manager on duty, failed to give notice of manager appointments, had unauthorised sale, and sold RTDs at a grocery. The suspensions have all been completed, Chetty said. Controlled purchase operations are conducted to test compliance with laws against selling alcohol to minors. 'As all licence holders will know, suspensions are put in place for first-time offenders, however repeat offences may carry greater penalties which are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act,' Chetty said. 'Every alcohol licence comes with rules and conditions to support the sale and supply of alcohol in a safe and responsible manner, which will help reduce alcohol related harm.' The suspensions were handed out by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA).
Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Bottle Shops Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year. Black Bull Northcote, Simply Fresh in Hillcrest, Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Bottle O Mount Smart, Grand Food Mart in Orewa, Kowhai Liquor Centre at Warkworth, Wine and Spirits in Flat Bush, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor - had their licences to sell alcohol suspended briefly for breaching the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The stores were caught during several controlled purchase operations conducted by Auckland Council's Alcohol Licensing Unit, police and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, from last May to date. Auckland Council manager of licensing and environmental health Mervyn Chetty said there were clear expectations that anyone granted an alcohol licence will follow the rules. "Selling alcohol to a minor is against the law," Chetty said. "It puts young people at serious risk of alcohol related harm including injuries and accidents." Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Kowhai Liquor Centre, Black Bull Northcote, Wine and Spirits, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor were suspended for 48 hours. Bottle O Mt Smart was suspended for 72 hours in March, while Simply Fresh in Hillcrest and Grand Food Mart in Orewa were handed seven day suspensions in April and January respectively. Another off-licence, Good to Go in the central district, was suspended for 21 days for a series of breaches. The store had no manager on duty, failed to give notice of manager appointments, had unauthorised sale, and sold RTDs at a grocery. The suspensions have all been completed, Chetty said. Controlled purchase operations are conducted to test compliance with laws against selling alcohol to minors. "As all licence holders will know, suspensions are put in place for first-time offenders, however repeat offences may carry greater penalties which are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act," Chetty said. "Every alcohol licence comes with rules and conditions to support the sale and supply of alcohol in a safe and responsible manner, which will help reduce alcohol related harm." The suspensions were handed out by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA).
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors
Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year. Black Bull Northcote, Simply Fresh in Hillcrest, Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Bottle O Mount Smart, Grand Food Mart in Orewa, Kowhai Liquor Centre at Warkworth, Wine and Spirits in Flat Bush, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor - had their licences to sell alcohol suspended briefly for breaching the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The stores were caught during several controlled purchase operations conducted by Auckland Council's Alcohol Licensing Unit, police and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, from last May to date. Auckland Council manager of licensing and environmental health Mervyn Chetty said there were clear expectations that anyone granted an alcohol licence will follow the rules. "Selling alcohol to a minor is against the law," Chetty said. "It puts young people at serious risk of alcohol related harm including injuries and accidents." Glengarry Ellerslie, Brew Royal Oak, Kowhai Liquor Centre, Black Bull Northcote, Wine and Spirits, Forrest Hill Liquor Centre, Favona Liquor Wholesale and Unsworth Liquor were suspended for 48 hours. Bottle O Mt Smart was suspended for 72 hours in March, while Simply Fresh in Hillcrest and Grand Food Mart in Orewa were handed seven-day suspensions in April and January respectively. Another off-licence, Good to Go in the central district, was suspended for 21 days for a series of breaches. The store had no manager on duty, failed to give notice of manager appointments, had unauthorised sale, and sold RTDs at a grocery. The suspensions have all been completed, Chetty said. Controlled purchase operations are conducted to test compliance with laws against selling alcohol to minors. "As all licence holders will know, suspensions are put in place for first-time offenders, however repeat offences may carry greater penalties which are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act," Chetty said. "Every alcohol licence comes with rules and conditions to support the sale and supply of alcohol in a safe and responsible manner, which will help reduce alcohol related harm." The suspensions were handed out by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA). - Torika Tokalau, Local democracy reporter LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Otago Daily Times
01-05-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Discarded bottles, wobbly patron put liquor licence at risk
Reports of discarded bottles, a wobbly patron and "fresh vomit" have called the sale of alcohol at Outram's rugby club into question. An application by the West Taieri Rugby Football Club for a special liquor licence has been opposed by the medical officer of health delegate and a licensing inspector. They raised concerns about the club's operations and suitability to hold the licence after a site visit last month, a report to Dunedin's district licensing committee said. The club was seeking the licence for its 125th jubilee celebrations, scheduled for between May 9 and 11. It holds a club licence. On April 12, both the inspector and delegate undertook a joint compliance visit to the premises. In her reporting, Dunedin City Council chief licensing inspector Tanya Morrison said she observed a half-filled glass of beer alongside "a big bottle of Speight's" outside, near the club's rubbish area, along with several empty bottles up the driveway. "A group of males was seen walking away from the club, up the road, while drinking from cans. "These observations suggest alcohol was being consumed outside the licensed area, indicating poor control over licensed premises and a potential breach of licence conditions." A "visibly intoxicated" male patron was also seen on site, with "slurred speech, wobbly balance and unfocused eyes". He attempted to leave with an alcoholic drink, but was instructed not to do so, and no visible staff management of the situation was observed, she said. "Fresh vomit was present outside the main entrance of the club," Ms Morrison said. "This raises amenity concerns and suggests a lack of effective intoxication management." She also noted no food was available on their arrival, despite an outdated host responsibility policy and other signs near the bar stating food was available at all times, and a staff member present was unaware of who the duty manager was. Ms Morrison said she believed the committee would benefit from hearing from the applicant directly. Medical officer of health delegate Aaron Whipp said the recent observations raised questions about the applicant's ability to comply with the object and requirements of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Club co-president David McNeill said the opposition was "a wee bit disheartening" and he hoped the club would be able to proceed with its plans. "Otherwise it's going to be 250 people who don't have anywhere to go to on that night or that weekend." The kitchen had closed about 50 minutes before the compliance visit took place, and patrons had until then been eating food around the tables, Mr McNeill said. The club's outside area was also used by smokers, and it had added signs to remind patrons of their designated drinking areas. He acknowledged the concerns raised by the licensing inspector. "We probably thought we had everything in place, but obviously we didn't as far as what we should have." Jubilee technical director Ian Chalmers — who is not a member of the club and was hired for the event — said the concerns raised from the compliance visit had "nothing to do" with the event. The club's bar would be closed while a separate bar at a marquee was open during the event. It had employed a new duty manager, extra staff and organised security to ensure no booze left the tent. Police did not report on the application. A hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow.
