A group of Winton residents have expressed concerns over an application for a new bottle store in their small town, highlighting existing issues in the community. The objections, outlined in public submissions, follow a similar situation in coastal Riverton where residents ultimately put an end to an off-license application from applicant Otautau Hotel at an August hearing. In its application, Vital Enterprises said it wanted to expand its business to Winton to become part of the community. "We are seriously concerned about the health and wellbeing of these vulnerable people and their families." Those include New World, Super Liquor Winton and Winton Top Pub.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 28, 2021 05:17 UTC