Cochin [2010] NZLLA 522 (4 May 2010)

Last Updated: 7 May 2010

Decision No.522/2010

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by COCHIN LIMITED for an on-licence pursuant to s.9 of the Act in respect of premises situated at 3/148 Willis Street, Wellington, known as "Nam Restaurant"

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Chairman: District Court Judge J D Hole
Member: Dr J Horn

DECISION

This is an application by Cochin Limited for an on-licence in respect of premises situated at 3/148 Willis Street, Wellington, known as “Nam Restaurant”. The business trades as a restaurant and hours are sought to sell liquor between 7.00 am and 12.00 midnight daily.

The Police, Medical Officer of Health and the District Licensing Agency Inspector do not oppose the application.

Advertising attracted an objection contending that the applicant is unsuitable and the matter was referred to the Authority for determination. The objection has now been withdrawn and we are able to deal with the matter on the papers.

We are satisfied as to the matters to which we must have regard as set out in s.13 of the Act, and we grant the applicant an on-licence. A copy of the licence setting out the conditions to which it is subject is attached to this decision. The licence may issue immediately.

The applicant's attention is drawn to ss.25 and 115(3) of the Act obliging the holder of an on-licence to display:-

1. A sign attached to the exterior of the premises, so as to be easily read by persons outside each principal entrance, stating the ordinary hours of business during which the premises will be open for the sale of liquor; and
   
2. A copy of the licence, and of the conditions of the licence, attached to the interior of the premises so as to be easily read by persons entering through each principal entrance; and
   
3. A sign prominently displayed inside the premises, which identifies by name the manager for the time being on duty.
   

DATED at WELLINGTON this 4th day ofMay 2010

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B M Holmes
Deputy Secretary

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