Alcohol Public Notices
When a business applies for an on-licence, off-licence, club licence, or renewal of those licences, they are required to publicly notify it.
All public notices for an alcohol licence will be posted online for a period of 25 working days before they become archived.
Current Alcohol Licence Public Notices
Current public notices will be shown below (this will be blank if there are no current notices).
Notice of District Licensing Committee Hearings
We hold District Licensing Committee (DLC) hearings if:
- an agency - such as the police, Medical Officer of Health or an alcohol licensing inspector - opposes an alcohol licence / certificate application; and/or
- a member of the public objects to an alcohol licence / certificate application.
Upcoming DLC Hearings:
14 May 2025 - Renewal Manager’s Certificate – 11/CERT/141/2024
14 May 2025 – Renewal On Licence – 11/ON/26/2023 – Rocker Box Limited
If you would like information relating to these hearings or wish to attend, please contact the District Licensing Committee Secretary at 07 868 0200 or customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz.
You can also view the Thames-Coromandel District Licensing Committee procedures for information on the hearing process.
Alcohol Annual Return Reports
Alcohol Public Notice Archive
Objecting to an alcohol licence
An application can be viewed during ordinary office hours at any of our service centres. Contact us on (07) 8680200 or customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz to arrange a time to view the application.
To object to an alcohol licence application, you'll need to:
- notify us in writing that you wish to object and the reasons why (ensuring your reasons meet the criteria noted in sections 105 and 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012)
- make sure to include your full name, address, email address and contact telephone number
- file your objection with us within 25 working days from the date the notice of application was posted on our website
You should be aware that a copy of your objection, including your name and street name, will be given to the applicant and made public through the hearing agenda.
How do I file my objection?
By email
Email to:
The Secretary, Thames-Coromandel District Licensing Committee
customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz
By post
Post to:
The Secretary
Thames-Coromandel District Licensing Committee
Private Bag 1001
Thames 3540
If we receive a posted objection later than the allowable 25 working-day time frame, we may not be able to consider it.
In person
Drop off to one of our Council service centres below:
Thames Council office - 515 Mackay Street, Thames
Coromandel Council office - 355 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town
Whitianga Council office - 10 Monk Street, Whitianga
Whangamata Council office - 620 Port Road, Whangamata
Click here for additional information and guidance on objecting to an alcohol licence application.