23 December 2014

Take heed of alcohol bans when celebrating New Year

People looking to see in the New Year with a dash of their favourite tipple are reminded of a number of alcohol bans in the city.

“This year the Council introduced a new permanent alcohol ban in Sumner on New Year’s Eve, adding to other ban areas across the city at this time of celebration,” says Strategic Policy Unit Manager Alan Bywater.

“We encourage people to enjoy the occasion but want to make sure everyone is able to do so safely and in a responsible way. Bans are one way of moderating the negative impacts of alcohol and mean the areas covered are places the whole family can join in the celebration.”

The Sumner ban will be in place from 7pm Wednesday 31 December 2014 through to 7am Thursday 1 January 2015. It covers the same area as the existing permanent alcohol ban that applies from Thursday to Sunday (see map below).

The Sumner alcohol ban area.

Other city New Year alcohol ban areas:
• Akaroa, from 5pm 31 December to 7am on 1 January
• Spencer Park, from 8:30pm 31 December to 6am on 1 January
• Okains Bay, from 5pm 31 December to 7am on 1 January each year.

In addition to the alcohol bans that apply specifically on New Year’s Eve, there are a number of others within the City that apply seven days a week as follows:
• Central City, 24 hours a day
• Hagley Park and environs, from 10pm to 7am
• South Colombo, 24 hours a day
• New Brighton Mall, Marine Parade and environs, 24 hours a day
• Jellie Park, 24 hours a day
• Riccarton/Ilam, 24 hours a day
• Papanui, from 6pm to 6am
• Merivale, from 6pm to 6am

For more information about alcohol bans, and maps, go to www.ccc.govt.nz/alcoholbylaw

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