Alcohol Laws in NZ

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Here are some links to recent information:

http://www.alcohol.org.nz/InfoForYouth.aspx

http://www.youthlaw.co.nz/page/Young+People+%26+Alcohol

Alcohol helpline 0800 787 797

 

 What U Can & Can't Do

Please note: there might be by-laws in your area which are different.

The following information was correct at December 2001:

WHAT YOU CAN do:
If you are under 18 and are with your parent or legal guardian... you can:

Take responsibility for:

Remember, get your 18+ ID Card when you turn 18 !

what YOU CAN'T dO:
If you are under 18 (without your parent or legal guardian) you can't:

At any age, for everyone's safety, you should not...

Remember in some cases your parents may be informed.

The "What you can and What you can't Do"
alcohol laws information above is provided by
New Zealand Police, Beer Wine & Spirits Council of NZ,
and Wellington City Council.