Kensington, re [2003] NZLLA 251 (16 April 2003)

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Kensington, re [2003] NZLLA 251 (16 April 2003)

Last Updated: 6 March 2010

Decision No. PH 251/2003

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by NICHOLAS JOHN KENSINGTON pursuant to s.118 of the Act for a General Manager’s Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Chairman: District Court Judge E W Unwin
Member: Mr J C Crookston

HEARING at WELLINGTON on 4 April 2003

APPEARANCES

No appearance by or on behalf of applicant
Mr R S Putze – Wellington District Licensing Agency Inspector – in opposition

ORAL DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This is an application by Nicholas John Kensington for a General Manager’s Certificate. Mr Kensington made his application on 13 May 2002.

[2] In accordance with established procedure, a letter was sent to him by the District Licensing Agency, acknowledging the application, and requesting that he contact the writer to arrange a date and time for an interview. It is standard practice with the Wellington District Licensing Agency, that all applicants are interviewed to establish their experience and qualifications, and their knowledge of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

[3] In the event Mr Kensington failed to make an appointment for an interview. The management of "Pak ‘n’ Save" in Kilbirnie where Mr Kensington intended to use his certificate was contacted. The management confirmed that Mr Kensington had ceased his employment in September 2002. They were unable to give any further information on his present employment.

[4] Further letters have been sent and attempts have been made to contact Mr Kensington to no avail. He has not appeared today. The inference we draw is that he is no longer interested in pursuing his application, which is accordingly refused.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 16th day of April 2003

Judge E W Unwin Mr J C Crookston
Chairman Member
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