Support for Requirements of Sale and Supply

Environments and settings

HPA's aim is to see that a wide range of settings are supported to provide responsible drinking environments.

HPA's focus:

  • A wider range of settings are supported.
  • Agencies with responsibility for enforcing liquor legisation are supported.
  • Large events are supported.
  • Practical industry partnerships are supported.
  • Sports settings are supported.

Local government work

HPA's work includes:

  • encouraging local authorities to plan for alcohol in their community
  • providing advice to local government on the development of local alcohol policies, liquor policies, alcohol strategies and liquor control bylaws
  • making submissions to local government on the above
  • providing advice to community groups who want to engage with their local councils around the development of alcohol-related plans, policies and strategies
  • providing briefings and information on legislative changes to Council officers, Elected Members etc
  • supporting to local government around the development and monitoring of plans,policies and strategies through assisting with analysis, local research and evaluations
  • providing support where appropriate at Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (previously Liquor Licensing Authority) hearings
  • supporting Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) through assisting with the Alcohol Reference Group. This group helps LGNZ develop submissions on alcohol-related Bills.
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