When serving alcohol, there are many things to consider. You have responsibility to your visitors around the serving of alcohol.
By being properly prepared, everyone can enjoy themselves.
Please note this important information when serving alcohol at our venues.

a) Hirer is overall responsible for management of consumption of alcohol. However, a ‘bar manager’ may be appointed.
b) License (apply to Auckland Council) required if selling alcohol.

• License required if charging an entry fee or collecting donations where alcohol is being supplied for free.
• License not required for BYO.
• License not required if a private event, not open to public and alcohol is provided free of charge.

c) Host responsibility guidelines (as per Auckland Council terms and conditions)
     Hirer must comply with the below host responsibilities:

• The main user on the booking is nominated to manage the conduct of the consumption of alcohol (you may then delegate the responsibility to one other person)
• The hirer shall have available for consumption on the premises, when alcohol is being consumed, a reasonable range of non-alcoholic refreshments, low alcoholic beverages, water and foods appropriate to the occasion.
• Limit the amount of BYO alcohol guests are bringing into venue
• Information regarding alternative forms of transport must be available for all attendees.

d) Hirer to identify at least one responsible adult for every 25 attendees.
e) No alcohol or glass can be taken outside (including the deck)
f) It is recommended that alcohol is served (rather than having guests help themselves). Open beer cans and wine bottles, as served, to prevent guests taking alcohol home.
g) Last drinks served no later than 30 minutes before function end time.
h) Empty bottles and glasses to be returned to bar asap.

More information can be found here: resources.alcohol.org.nz/alcohol-management-laws/managing-alcohol/host-responsibility