Liquor ban areas

It is an offence to consume or carry opened alcohol in a liquor ban area.  This means you can only drink alcohol in a building, licensed premises or on your own property. 
Police have powers to search, seize and arrest (the maximum fine is $2000).

Gisborne city 

Our city centre is a permanent liquor free zone.  The area bounded by and inclusive of Roebuck Road, Taruheru River (southern bank), Turanganui River (western bank) and Waikanae Creek (northern bank) at all times.

Map of Gisborne city liquor ban area

Ruatoria

The area includes Amiria Avenue, Barry Avenue, Burdett Place, College Road (north and south), Hekiera Road, Holland Place, Kararaina Avenue, Manutahi Drive, Ngawati Street, Racecourse Road from Waiomatatini Road to Bowling Green Road, Te Huinga Avenue, Tuparoa Road from Waiomatatini Road to McClutchie Road, Waiomatatini Road from Mangaharei Road to Fire Station Road, and all public places adjoining these roads including Ruatoria hotel car park and all council reserves.  The liquor ban applies from 12 noon Thursdays to 7am Mondays. 

Map of Ruatoria liquor ban area 

Te Araroa

The area including former Airstrip (part), Moana Parade (middle), Rata Street and Rimu Streets (lower ends), Totara/Paikea Streets in vicinity of Matakaoa RSA for the period from noon Thursdays to 7am Mondays.

Map of Te Araroa liquor ban area

Tolaga Bay

The area including Cook Street (from Uawa River Bridge to Forster Street), Solander Street (from Endeavour Street to Gore Street), Cook Street Reserve and Skateboard Park, Monkhouse Street (from Resolution Street to the Parkinson Street drain) for the period from noon Thursdays to 7am Mondays.

Map of Tolaga Bay liquor ban area

More information

Bylaw - Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2003

Sale of Liquor Policy