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Public notice of application for On-licence renewal for the Criterion Hotel, Westport

10 Nov 2025

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

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is Bar/Tavern.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 11:00am till 3:00am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the offices of the Buller District Licensing Committee at 6-8 Brougham Street, Westport.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the application may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 21, Westport 7866.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

25 day objection period ends 15 December 2025