Masterton District Council considers permanent holiday alcohol bans

Monday 1 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 9:31am

A report presented to the Masterton District Council suggests that permanent holiday-time alcohol bans could be implemented at popular Wairarapa hotspots, such as Riversdale Beach, from next year. The council is currently considering renewing its annual alcohol bylaw.

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1. StuffMon 1 Dec 2025, 5:35pm

   Permanent booze ban for popular Wairarapa holiday hotspots could be in place from next year (opens in new tab)

   • Masterton council to consider booze ban at holiday hot spots (opens in new tab) Tue 2 Dec 2025, 7:42am
2. 1NewsMon 1 Dec 2025, 6:12pm

   District considers booze ban for popular holiday hotspots (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 9:31am

   Wairarapa to consider holiday hotspot booze ban (opens in new tab)