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Supreme Court finds Auckland free to tighten its own liquor laws

NZ’s supermarket duopoly has waged a seven-year war to over-ride Auckland Council’s efforts.

Supermarkets took issue with the council’s efforts to tighten liquor laws in 2017.

Dita De Boni Fri, 05 May 2023

Woolworths NZ, owner of the Countdown supermarket chain, says it looks forward to continuing to “work constructively with Auckland Council on their local alcohol policy” after losing a seven-year legal battle with the council over its attempts to tighten where and when liquor can be sold in the

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