Ross [2012] NZLLA 31 (11 January 2012)

Last Updated: 25 January 2012

[2012] NZLLA 031

IN THE MATTER of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989

AND

IN THE MATTER of an application by NEIL ANTHONY ROSS pursuant to s.118 of the Act for a General Manager’s Certificate

BEFORE THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

Quorum: Dr J Horn

Ms J D Moorhead

FINAL DECISION

In decision [2011] NZLLA PH 409, following a public hearing at Auckland on 3 May 2011, we adjourned an application by Neil Anthony Ross for General Manager’s Certificate.

The Police had opposed the application on the basis of Mr Ross having incurred convictions for fighting in a public place in February 2009, and for a liquor related traffic offence that took place on 25 December 2009. Additionally, Mr Ross was not employed in the hospitality industry at the time of the hearing.

We elected to adjourn the proceedings for our generally accepted minimum ‘stand-down’ term of two years from the most recent offence, and to give Mr Ross an opportunity to secure appropriate employment.

The Police have advised our Secretary that there have been no further matters of concern brought to their attention during the period of adjournment and Mr Ross is currently employed in licensed premises in Howick. Opposition to the application is now withdrawn.

We are satisfied as to the matters to which we must have regard in s.121(1) of the Act and we grant the application. The certificate may issue immediately.

DATED at WELLINGTON this 11th day of January 2012

B M Holmes
Secretary

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