2 August 2021
South Wairarapa District Council (Council) is proposing to adopt a new Alcohol Control Bylaw and we are seeking feedback from the community on the proposed bylaw. Submissions are open from 2 August until 2 September 2021.
Please read the Statement of Proposal here
The bylaw enables alcohol bans to be made that prohibit the consumption and possession of alcohol in certain public places where crime or disorder is caused or made worse by alcohol consumed there. An alcohol control bylaw is generally considered to be an effective regulatory tool to help the Council and Police promote and maintain public health and safety.
In summary, we propose that the bylaw controls alcohol for temporary special events in public places, including Toast Martinborough. We do not propose to include any permanent alcohol ban areas in the bylaw but the bylaw enables Council to establish alcohol ban areas in the future where necessary.
| Key dates | Activity |
| 2 August 2021 | Submissions open |
| 2 September 2021 | Submissions close |
| 22 September 2021 | Oral hearings / Deliberations |
| 23 September 2021 | Deliberations reserve day |
| 3 November 2021 | Council decides whether to adopt the proposed bylaw |
| 4 November 2021 | The bylaw, if adopted, comes into effect |
Have your say
Please have your say on the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.
You can:
- make an online submission
- download a submission form here and email it to submissions@swdc.govt.nz
- fill in the submission form above and post it to SWDC, PO Box 6, Martinborough 5741
- drop a completed submission form to your local library or the Council offices at 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough.
Printed copies of this statement of proposal are available from:
- the Council offices at 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough
- the libraries in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough
You may also request a printed copy by emailing us at submissions@swdc.govt.nz or phoning us on 06 306 9611.
