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#183731 28-Oct-2015 09:29

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/73433082/christchurch-wendys-could-start-selling-alcohol-with-burgers

I seriously hope this gets thrown out. There is nothing good that comes of something like this. It would certainly ensure I never eat in with my family.

I don't think places like this should serve alcohol, it's just a catalyst for trouble.

Not sure how they are going to handle the host responsibility section effectively.

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#1415688 28-Oct-2015 19:08

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I'm a duty manager and a licencee so am well versed in all thing liquor licencing.

There's quite a significant process to go through to become liquor licenced and there's a few parties that are involved: the district licencing authority, the police and the local health board. If any one of these parties isn't comfortable with the application, it's stopped right there in its tracks. Speaking from experience, they certainly put you through the wringer.

Under the changes to the Sale of Liquor Act 2012, there's more information that's now required. This time (I've just been through the renewal process) not only did we have to produce our host responsibility policy, but also an alcohol management plan, ie, list all the risks and how we will mitigate them, in order to stay compliant with the act.

I personally don't have an issue with Wendys selling alcohol as they will be subject to the exact same laws that every other licenced premises is. If they are found in breach, they could be subject to forced closures for some time as punishment, so you'll pretty much guarantee they'll need to be careful. Add to this some very hefty fines for the person serving, the manager AND the licencee, one little mistake (such as serving someone underage) gets pretty expensive. If the get an infrigement, this also affects what they pay each year (the yearly licencee fee goes up).

If you do feel that Wendys shouldn't get a liquor licence, you can object as a member of the public. Wendys will need to advertise the fact they are applying for a licence in the local paper (twice since this is a new licence). Keep an eye out for this and you'll be able to object through the proper channels (more info here).

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