Te Huia, re [2004] NZLLA 72 (13 February 2004)

Last Updated: 19 February 2010

Decision No. PH 072/2004

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by NIGEL RIRATA TE HUIA pursuant to s.123 of the Act for renewal of a General Manager's Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

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

HEARING at CHRISTCHURCH on 9 February 2004

APPEARANCES

No appearance by or on behalf of applicant
Mr M Fergusson – Christchurch District Licensing Agency Inspector – in opposition
Sergeant J F Armstrong – NZ Police – to assist

RESERVED DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This is an application by Nigel Rirata Te Huia pursuant to s.123 of the Act for renewal of a General Manager's Certificate. The criteria to which we must have regard are set out in s.126 as follows:

Criteria for renewal---In considering any application for the renewal of a manager's certificate, the Licensing Authority shall have regard to the following matters:

(a) The character and reputation of the applicant;

(b) Any convictions recorded against the applicant since the certificate was issued or last renewed;

(c) The manner in which the manager has managed the sale and supply of liquor pursuant to the licence, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of liquor abuse;

(d) Any matters dealt with in any report made under s.124 of the Act.

[2] The Inspector opposes the application on the ground that it is not known if he is currently employed in the industry, and attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful.
[3] Prior to making his application the applicant had been working at “Riccarton Club” in Christchurch.
[4] Mr Bennett has not appeared today to support his application. By his absence we can only conclude that he no longer wishes to pursue his application.
[5] In all the circumstances, Mr Bennett’s application for a General Manager's Certificate is refused.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 13th day of February 2004

Judge E W Unwin Mr J C Crookston
Chairman Member

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