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Extended Liquor Bans Proposed

Friday 24 August 2012, 4:42PM

By Tasman District Council

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TASMAN

A 24-hour liquor ban is proposed for the Richmond, Motueka and Takaka CBDs, and for Riwaka over part of the year. The proposed Tasman District Council bylaw change also includes an earlier start to the Kaiteriteri liquor ban, from 1 December to 1 March, 4.00pm to 7.00am.

New liquor bans are introduced for parts of Brightwater, Collingwood, Kaiteriteri, Murchison, Richmond, Motueka, Riwaka, Tapawera and Wakefield that would generally start at 7.00pm. For Kaiteriteri (for the balance of the year), Mapua and Pohara the current liquor ban that commences at 9.00pm, will start at 7.00pm in the proposed bylaw.

The proposed ban covers 12 hours to 7.00am in the majority of areas, during which time you cannot bring alcohol in to, possess it or drink it within the designated area. Offenders are liable for a fine of up to $1000.

The full Statement of Proposal, with maps, is available at Council Service Centres and Libraries and a summary can be found on page 6 of this issue of Newsline. You can also view or copy the statement on the Tasman District Council website, www.tasman.govt.nz/link/liquor-ban.

Council wants to hear your views on the changes. Public submissions are open until Friday 21 September 2012. Submission forms are available from Council Service Centres, or can be downloaded from the Council’s website.