Castlepoint Hotel bar allowed to sell alcohol again

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 12:53pm

In this story Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority, Masterton District Council

The Castlepoint Hotel at Whakataki in Wairarapa has been permitted to resume alcohol sales. This reprieve allows the venue to operate while it awaits the outcome of an appeal next year regarding its licence.

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1. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 8:36am

   Community cheers as booze back on tap at Castlepoint Hotel bar (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:14am

   Community cheers as booze back on tap at popular Wairarapa bar (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 12:53pm

   Community cheers as booze back on tap at hotel bar (opens in new tab)