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 Off-licence Renewal for Freshchoice Westport

CJ & RC Enterprises Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 18 Fonblanque Street, Westport and known as FreshChoice Westport.

Public notice of application for On-licence Renewal for Donaldos Cafe

Donaldos Cafe has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 23 Marine Parade, Carters Beach and known as Donaldos.

Public notice of application for New Off Licence for New World Westport

Bellvia Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a new Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 244 Palmerston Street, Westport and known as New World Westport.

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.

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: