Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:01 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting unnecessary red tape so restaurants with on-site retail areas can finally sell take-home alcohol to their customers.
The Government will amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow restaurants to apply for an off-licence, if they also sell takeaway food or non-alcoholic beverages prepared by the business.
“Right now, restaurants that prepare and sell food products like sauces, pastries or desserts for consumption off site are effectively barred from selling customers a bottle of wine to take home,” says Mrs McKee.
“These rigid rules have created absurd barriers to responsible businesses providing a unique experience their customers want. [READ MORE…]