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Liquor Laws
The legal age for you to buy alcohol is 18 years old. If the police find you drunk in a public place or trespassing on private property, they can take you into custody and take you back home or to a shelter if they think you will:
- hurt yourself or hurt others.
- be unable to protect yourself from getting hurt.
- cause a large amount of damage to any property.
Napier Liquor Ban Areas
It is prohibited to consume alcohol in public areas in any of the Liquor Ban areas. Members of the public are still able to transport or carry containers of alcohol through the area (for example from a bottle store to their car) but not allowed to drink, hold or store liquor in any liquor ban area.
The Liquor Control bylaw is enforced by the police who have authority to search, detain and request details.
The liquor bans have effect from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am. It is important to note that the bans do not apply to private property at any time.
Should you have any questions with regard to the bylaw contact Council's Environmental Health Team.
Napier CBD Liquor Ban Area
Taradale Liquor Ban Area
Ahuriri Liquor Ban Area
Westshore Liquor Ban Area
Who to Contact
Dave
is feeling depressed and suicidal, he can go to, or talk to people at...
Go to, or talk to people at...
- 24 Hr Crisis Help Line - 0800 112 334
- His School Counsellor
- Salvation Army - 844 4941 or 834 0759
- Lifeline HB - 0800 543 354
Know your YCON
Ashleigh-Hope Browne
17 years old
Tamatea High School
We get to organise events like dance parties and concerts for the Napier Youth. Last year we had Goodnight Nurse come and play and we get to have our own input in things going on in the community. I like being on the youth council because I get to make Napier a better place for young people and we get really nice food!
