Police in Christchurch seek liquor license suspension for South Island New World stores due to alleged online alcohol advertising violations.

Police in Christchurch, NZ seek liquor license suspension for South Island New World stores due to alleged ongoing violations of online alcohol advertising regulations. A two-day hearing in the Christchurch District Court focuses on the majority of stores violating the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act's 25% discount limit in licensed premises. The controversy stems from a 26.1% discount ad for DB Export Beer. Owner Jeremy Rooney claimed unawareness of the ad's illegality and the challenge of tracking 18,000 products' prices.

August 05, 2024
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