Lake Hāwea community objects to first stand-alone liquor store

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 7:47pm

In this story Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved a resource consent for a Super Liquor store in the Longview subdivision. Local residents are objecting to the development, noting that the community was not consulted. The retailer has now applied for a liquor licence.

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1. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 7:37pm

   First stand-alone liquor store to open in Lake Hāwea, but community not consulted (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 7:47pm

   'Huge red flags' over Lake Hāwea liquor store (opens in new tab)