Sixteen businesses caught selling alcohol to minors in targeted stings
Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Health New Zealand, South Waikato District Council
Police and inspectors found sixteen businesses selling alcohol to minors during operations in South Waikato and Tauranga. In South Waikato, eight of 11 stores failed the test, while eight of 46 Tauranga premises, including a supermarket, were caught. Authorities expressed disappointment regarding the level of non-compliance.
