The Controlled Purchase Operations (CPOs) Guidelines book is a tool for those whose roles include responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, specifically to reduce the illegal sale of alcohol from licensed premises to under-age people. It is of particular use for Police, Medical Officers of Health and Licensing Inspectors but can also be used as an educative resource for licensees, their staff and the wider community.
This book resource, which includes checklists, information sheets and forms, is only available electronically.
An A4 signage poster for on-licensed premises. It reminds customers of the law that intoxicated people will not be served alcohol or allowed on the premises and the ID they need to show to be served alcohol if they look under 25. It also lets them know that food, low and non alcohol drinks and free water are available.
This resource is available as a booklet to download or as a folder resource. It provides an overview of the legal obligations and responsibilities of bottle stores. The folder resource has space to collate all relevant information in one place.
Please note this folder toolkit resource is only for bottle stores.
If you are a licensee and would like to order a copy, contact your local licensing inspector, Police alcohol harm prevention officer or public health officer who can deliver it to your premises. Only licensing inspectors and public health officers may order copies of the folder resource but anyone can download the PDF booklet version.
National Guidance on Alcohol Promotions - Off-licensed premises
15 May 2019
This guidance sheet is about alcohol advertising, promotions, activities and events that are likely to be considered acceptable or unacceptable in off-licensed premises under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The Act has offences and penalties for certain ‘irresponsible’ alcohol promotions or activities.
The Bar Code: Frontline Bar Staff and the Law booklet
1 May 2019
This booklet is for bar staff in licensed premises. It provides practical advice on what bar staff (including volunteer bar servers at clubs) need to do by law when serving alcohol in licensed premises.
An A4 signage poster for off-licensed premises. It reminds customers of the law that intoxicated people will not be served alcohol or allowed on the premises and the ID they need to show to be served alcohol if they look under 25.
Safer bars and restaurants – A guide to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
3 April 2019
Safer bars and restaurants – A guide to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) provides guidance information for licensees and their staff to assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment in pubs, taverns, hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs.
Safer bottle stores - A guide to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
3 April 2019
Safer bottle stores - A guide to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) provides guidance information for licensees and their staff to assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment in bottle stores.
Re-usable small stencil (300mm x 195mm) for alcohol-free areas. To use, place the stencil on the surface to be labelled and either paint or spray over. It can be used multiple times. We will only approve orders containing one of each stencil per order.
Downloadable alcohol free logos and templates in colour or black and white and in various file formats can be found here.
Re-usable large stencil (600mm x 390mm) for alcohol-free areas. To use, place the stencil on the surface to be labelled and either paint or spray over. It can be used multiple times. We will only approve orders containing one of each stencil per order.
Downloadable alcohol free logos and templates in colour or black and white and in various file formats can be found here.
The Drugs in Bars Guide is for alcohol licensees and managers who have a duty to be responsible hosts to all customers, including those using substances like illicit drugs or medicines. The guide explains how having good policies, processes, responses, and training can reduce problems and harm to customers. It provides information about drug law and how to reduce substance-related problems in on-licensed premises.
This resource was developed by the NZ Drug Foundation, supported by HPA. More information about this guide can be found on the NZ Drug Foundation’s website here or you can order free copies from their resources page here. The resource can also be downloaded from the Foundation’s website and below.
