In 2004 Franklin District Council introduced the Liquor Control Bylaw. The purpose of the bylaw is to take a proactive approach to concerns in the community relating to potential criminal offending and safety when people are drinking in public places. The alcohol restrictions aim to make the streets safer for everyone.
Areas where alcohol restrictions apply
Alcohol restrictions prohibiting the consumption and possession of liquor apply between the hours of 10pm – 7am every day throughout the year in the following public places:
Pukekohe
- Central business district
- Bledisloe Park
- Rosa Birch Park
- Heights Park Cemetery
- Pukekohe Hill Reserve
Tuakau
- Central business district
- Centennial Park
- Alexandra Redoubt Reserve
- Les Batkin Reserve
- Taukau Domain Recreation Reserve
Waiuku
- Central business district
- Hamilton Estate
- Massey Park
- Sandspit Reserve
- Kariotahi beach between the north and south markers
For more, including the meaning of the term ‘public place’ and enforcement of the bylaw visit the bylaw page.