Ngakuru [2011] NZLLA 78 (18 February 2011)

Last Updated: 11 March 2011

[2011] NZLLA 78

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by PATRICK NGAKURU pursuant to s.123 of the Act for renewal of a General Manager's Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Chairman: District Court Judge J D Hole
Member: Mr P M McHaffie

HEARING at KAIKOHE on 8 February 2011

APPEARANCES

Mr P Ngakuru – applicant
Senior Constable G L Wright – NZ Police – in opposition
Mr J A Thorne – Far North District Licensing Agency Inspector – to assist

DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY

[1] This decision relates to an application for the renewal of a General Manager's Certificate issued to Patrick Ngakuru. The application was opposed. Mr Ngakuru agreed that on 13 June 2009 he was convicted in the Kaikohe District Court for driving with excess breath alcohol. He has two previous drink driving convictions in 1988 and 1996 respectively.

[2] After negotiation between Mr Ngakuru and the Police it was agreed that the certificate should be renewed but for a probationary period. The Authority notes that the current certificate expired on 22 November 2010.

[3] By consent the General Manager's Certificate issued to Patrick Ngakuru is renewed for a period of 15 months from 22 November 2010.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 18TH day of February 2011

Maria Galvin
Deputy Secretary

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