Hawke’s Bay bar owners oppose proposed earlier closing times
Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, Kirsten Wise, Sandra Hazlehurst
Hastings and Napier councils are reviewing local alcohol policies, proposing that bars, pubs, and nightclubs close at 2am instead of 3am. A long-term publican has described the plan as crazy. Local mayors are currently encouraging the public to provide feedback on the proposal.