Control of Alcohol in Public Places Bylaw is approved by Council

The Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the Control of Alcohol in Public Places Bylaw 2018 last week, replacing the 2013 version.

Group Manager Regulatory Services Natasha Tod says there were no significant changes to the bylaw.

The goal of the bylaw is to promote a culture of responsible drinking, improve the community’s safety, and allow for the responsible enjoyment of public places. The bylaw also maintains the current alcohol-free zones.

“The only amendments proposed in the new bylaw are minor changes made to better align it with the Local Government Amendment (Alcohol Reform) Act 2012 (LGA).”

Several community members came to the Council meeting to speak about the need for signs that are more easily read and understood.

Ms Tod says the Council has taken this feedback onboard and will be looking at what steps it can take to improve signage in public places in the New Year.”

For more information about the Control of Alcohol in Public Places Bylaw 2018, go to https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/services/A---Z-Council-Services-and-Facilities/Alcohol-free-zones

Alcohol-free zones

The following Alcohol-free zones apply across the Kāpiti Coast District:

• overnight alcohol-free zones from 9pm to 6am for all beaches throughout the district
• overnight alcohol-free zones from 9pm to 6am for public places in the urban areas from Paekākāriki to Te Horo
• 24 hour/7 day per week alcohol-free zones for all skate parks in the district
• 24 hour/7 day per week alcohol-free zones for specified areas in Ōtaki.