0800 COURTS closes at 3:00pm 24 December 2025, for urgent matters (relating to family matter or bail conditions), please call 0800 253 425. 0800 4 FINES closes at 7:00pm, 24 December 2025. Our Contact Centres will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 3:00pm on Friday 19 December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
Draft local alcohol policies can no longer be appealed to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA). Businesses and communities can have their say in the development of local alcohol policies through the Special Consultative Procedure each territorial authority (local council) will run when developing or updating their policies.
List of local councils(external link)
Information on local alcohol policies
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