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Liquor ban

DunedinFebruary 24

Councillors vote against North Dunedin liquor ban

Dunedin city councillors have voted not to impose a liquor ban in North Dunedin, while heaping praise on the process that led to the decision.
DunedinFebruary 8

'No ban' decision welcome

A recommendation not to impose a liquor ban in North Dunedin has been welcomed by the University of Otago in an apparent change of heart after it earlier spoke in favour of the ban.
North OtagoNovember 9

Council supports further liquor bans

Temporary liquor bans will be enforced at Otematata and Omarama over the Christmas holidays for the second year running.
DunedinJuly 24

Liquor ban alternatives sought

The extension of the liquor ban to North Dunedin might not be the best way to curb harmful drinking among students and is only one of many tools the council and other groups are considering to tackle the problem, Cr Kate Wilson says.
Liquor ban alternatives sought
Liquor ban alternatives sought
DunedinJune 20

Liquor-ban decision put on hold

City councillors have delayed a decision on extending a liquor ban to Dunedin's student area while they try to get buy-in from students and look at a broader action plan to tackle the damage caused by alcohol in the city.
Liquor-ban decision put on hold
Liquor-ban decision put on hold
DunedinJune 3

Keg party costs high

The Hyde St keg party will go ahead next year whether there is a liquor ban or not, and it would be better if it had at least some organisation about it, the president of the Otago University Students' Association says.
DunedinJune 3

Work starts on alcohol policy

Some "pre-consultation" on a review of Dunedin's local alcohol policy will take place over the next few weeks as the Dunedin City Council attempts to tighten up liquor laws in the city.
Work starts on alcohol policy
Work starts on alcohol policy
DunedinMay 30

Liquor ban no good in isolation, council told

Dunedin city councillors were sent a clear message yesterday - extending the liquor ban to North Dunedin would not, on its own, change the student drinking culture.
QueenstownMay 30

Liquor ban plan for Wanaka foreshore

People who might enjoy a late-evening drink along Lake Wanaka's foreshore will be out of luck if a police proposal gets the backing of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
DunedinMay 24

Support for citywide liquor ban

The University of Otago supports a liquor ban in North Dunedin and thinks there might be merit in extending it to include the entire city.
Support for citywide liquor ban
Support for citywide liquor ban
DunedinFebruary 24

Extended liquor ban gets DCC tick

The Dunedin City Council, police and the University of Otago have student street parties like the Hyde St keg party - which Mayor Dave Cull yesterday labelled "too dangerous to continue" - firmly in their sights.
Extended liquor ban gets DCC tick
Extended liquor ban gets DCC tick
NewsFebruary 24

Hundreds sign petition opposing liquor ban

Hundreds of University of Otago students are signing a petition calling for an alternative to the proposed extension of the central city liquor ban in Dunedin.
Hundreds sign petition opposing liquor ban
Hundreds sign petition opposing liquor ban
DunedinFebruary 9

Fears ban will move problem

An inner-city Dunedin resident is concerned the extension of the liquor ban to North Dunedin will cause more problems in streets like hers - those that border the city centre, but fall outside the ban area.
DunedinFebruary 9

Police support wider ban

Extending the Dunedin permanent liquor ban to cover the North Dunedin student area would be welcomed by Dunedin police, as they would be pleased with any measure that reduced alcohol related-harm, the city's police commander said yesterday.
QueenstownDecember 18

Extra police rostered for Christmas, New Year

With just five days to go before Christmas Eve, Wanaka police have plans to boost their presence in the Upper Clutha region.
North OtagoNovember 13

Possible liquor ban for Chritmas

Omarama may have a liquor ban again this Christmas after a trial last year reduced disorderly behaviour in the town.
North OtagoOctober 2

Considering liquor ban

A temporary liquor ban covering Otematata could be put in place to avoid trouble at Labour Weekend.
DunedinSeptember 14

Campus alcohol ban questioned

Student representatives on the University of Otago council have questioned the motives behind continuing the campus-wide alcohol ban after the Rugby World Cup.
DunedinSeptember 13

Campus liquor ban set to be extended

Alcohol will remain off-limits on the University of Otago campus, as students face an extended dry spell courtesy of a Rugby World Cup liquor ban which is likely to continue once the tournament ends.
Campus liquor ban set to be extended
Campus liquor ban set to be extended
DunedinJuly 27

Liquor ban stands despite 'Quake Escape' cancellation

The Canterbury Engineering Students' Association (Ensoc) is keen to rehabilitate its image in Dunedin, and despite cancelling a "Great Quake Escape" event in August, wants to return to the city "a few years down the track".
Liquor ban stands despite 'Quake Escape' cancellation
Liquor ban stands despite 'Quake Escape' cancellation
South OtagoFebruary 11

Liquor ban likely for Quarter Mile Drags

A proposed temporary liquor ban in Lawrence during the Lawrence Quarter Mile Drags in April looks likely to go ahead.
Central OtagoJanuary 28

Liquor ban bylaw review to look at dispensation

The bylaw that allows Alexandra and Clyde to have a liquor ban is being reviewed by the Central Otago District Council.
NationalMarch 24

Council seeking feedback on drinking ban

Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on plans for a city-wide public drinking ban.