Workshop on Local Alcohol Policy review

Rotorua Lakes Council’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) is due for review and a workshop was held with elected members today to provide direction for a proposed draft to go out for community consultation.

A local alcohol policy (LAP) sets out decisions made by a local authority relating to the sale and supply of alcohol in its district. A key objective is minimising alcohol-related harm and the policy should reflect community preferences and will influence decisions on licensing applications.

Formal consultation on the proposed new Local Alcohol Policy is scheduled for March, after Council has adopted a draft policy, which is scheduled for the end of February.

The draft policy will take into consideration responses received in a recent survey asking for residents’ views and experiences related to alcohol to help shape the draft. More than 600 responses were received.

You can view today’s elected members’ workshop on the review of the council’s Local Alcohol Policy at the following link: Local Alcohol Policy Workshop - 11 February 2025

You can view the presentation from today’s workshop at the following link: PowerPoint Presentation