Lin, re [2008] NZLLA 98 (13 February 2008)

Last Updated: 20 February 2010

Decision No. PH 98/2008

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by JIANWU LIN 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: Ms J D Moorhead

HEARING at AUCKLAND on 11 February 2008

APPEARANCES

No appearance by or on behalf of the applicant
Mr G S Whittle – Auckland District Licensing Agency Inspector – in opposition
Sergeant J P Loye – NZ Police – in opposition

ORAL DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This is an application by Jianwu Lin for a General Manager's Certificate. The application was filed with the Auckland District Licensing Agency on 26 March 2007.

[2] At that time Mr Lin said that he was working at licensed premises known as "KTV Bar". The applicant was written to and asked to attend for an interview with the Inspector on at least two occasions, and failed to do so. Furthermore, the Agency received evidence that the applicant had been served with the removal order by the Department of Immigration.

[3] The Police noted that the proposed licensed premises were no longer operating. We understand that more recently, new owners have taken over the premises.

[4] Mr Lin has failed to appear. Although he is the holder of the Licence Controller Qualification, it is clear to us from all the circumstances that he has no further interest in pursuing his application, which is now refused.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 13th day of February 2008

B M Holmes
Deputy Secretary

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