Last year, it was one of several bars located in urban areas which were granted special licenses to open later than midnight. OUSA events and venues operations manager Jason Schroeder said it was hoped a later closing time would keep students off the street in a safe, controlled environment. Starters Bar was granted an extension to trade until 3am during Reorientation in July which had a "noticeably positive" impact on the student area, he said. Dunedin District Licensing Committee chairman Colin Weatherall said the committee would consider the decision in a public-excluded hearing on Monday. Of police, the medical officer of health and the council, none had opposed the application, Mr Weatherall said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 25, 2020 16:30 UTC