Alcohol notices

The sale of alcohol to any member of the public requires a Licence. Alcohol licensing in Buller is overseen by the District Licensing Committee (Buller District Council).

When an applicant applies for a new or renewal of an on, off or club licence, they will be published on this page, and on Council's Facebook page for 25 working days. All new applications for these licences also need to be advertised in the Westport News.

Read the latest alcohol notification below and find out more about Alcohol licensing.

Public notice of application for On and Off-licence renewal for Karamea Hotel

Karamea Hotel 2025 Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On and Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 30 Wharf Road, Karamea and known as Karamea Hotel.

Public notice of application for On-licence renewal for Star Tavern

Star Tavern Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 6 Lighthouse Road, Cape Foulwind and known as Star Tavern.

Public notice of application for On-licence variation for the Criterion Hotel

WPMS Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a variation of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 218 Palmerston Street, Westport and known as The Criterion Hotel.

Sacrosanct days liquor licensing amendment

Following the passage of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Act 2026, the following changes will come into force on 3 April 2026: