Alcohol Bans
Alcohol bans in certain areas of the city have been in effect since 2002 and are supposedly a mechanism for encouraging responsible behaviour. They're part of the council's wider agenda to make the city a safer, healthier and more enjoyable place all round.
According to an evaluation carried out by AucklandCityCouncil, the central city alcohol ban had been instrumental in reducing disorderly behaviour and increasing public perceptions of safety.
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Ban areas include:
The bans prohibit people from bringing, carrying or drinking alcohol in public places within a ban area and this includes the possession or drinking of alcohol in vehicles within ban areas.
Alcohol bans do not cover private property or licensed premises, including any outdoor pavement seating attached to licensed premises.
In most cases people will be given the opportunity by the police to leave the area or tip their alcohol out before they or their car are searched. The police can confiscate alcohol as evidence. The legislation allows the courts to issue a fine of up to $20,000, if a conviction is made!
