Last week the DLC rejected the application by the owners of Wymondley Discount Liquor to renew its off-licence. It said not renewing the bottle store's licence would not only help reduce the availability of alcohol, but also family harm and vandalism in the area. Mereana Peka, the chairperson of the Turehou Māori Wardens ki Ōtara Charitable Trust, said the impact of liquor in the area was frightening and the number of bottle stores was out of control. Neither the police nor Auckland Council liquor licensing inspector Derek Haddy opposed the bottle store's renewal application. Both the Counties Manukau Police and Auckland Council liquor licensing inspector Derek Haddy were approached for comment.

Source: Stuff February 21, 2023 05:19 UTC