On 10 February 2025, Council resolved to adopt the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 Amendment, which will come into effect on 24 February 2025.
The following places will be alcohol-free areas between the hours of 9pm and 7am from 21 October to 6 April each year:
All reserves, beaches and public places on and including the seaward side of:
- Marine Parade (eastwards from its intersection of Grove Avenue to its intersection of Tweed Street)
- Oceanbeach Road
- Maranui Street
- Omanu Way
- Yale Street
- Sunbrae Grove
- Surf Road
The amendment overlaps with the 24/7 New Year Period alcohol-free areas. During this time, the 24/7 hours apply. The following places are alcohol-free areas 24 hours a day from 12am on 26 December until 6am on 6 January each year.
All reserves, beaches and public places on, and including the seaward side, of:
- Marine Parade (eastwards from its intersection with Grove Avenue to its intersection with Tweed Street)
- Omanu Surf Club and carpark area (on Surf Road)
- Waiariki Street.