Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the
District Licensing Committee will be held on:
Date: Monday
9 December 2024
Time: 10:00
am
Venue: Council
Chamber, top floor, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the Octagon, Dunedin
Sandy Graham
District Licensing Committee
Opposed On-Licence Application – Loboski Venues
Limited t/a Dropkicks
PUBLIC AGENDA
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Chairperson
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Colin Weatherall
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Members
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Katie Lane
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Karen Elliot
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Senior Officer Kevin
Mechen, Secretary, District Licensing Committee
Governance Support Officer Lauren
Riddle
Lauren Riddle
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Lauren.Riddle@dcc.govt.nz
www.dunedin.govt.nz
Note: Reports
and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as
Council policy until adopted.
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District Licensing
Committee
9 December 2024
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Part
A Reports
Report for New On-licence, "DropKicks", 354 Great
King Street, Dunedin – From Secretary, District Licensing Committee
Department: Civic
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
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Applicant’s Name:
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Loboski Venues Limited
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Site Address
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354 Great King Street, Dunedin
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Trading Name:
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DropKicks
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Style of Licence
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On-licence
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Application Number
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ON-10-2024
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Date received by Council
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4 July 2024
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This
is a report for an application for a new on-licence for the premises situated
at 354 Great King Street, Dunedin, and to be known as
“DropKicks”. The criteria found at section 105 of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act) apply to this application.
2 This
is a new licence for the upstairs area of the former Captain Cook Hotel.
The focus for the new premises will be as a live entertainment venue. The
inspector considers that the sale and supply of alcohol under these conditions
are consistent with the purpose of the Act and meets the criteria at section
105.
3 Public
notice of the application attracted two objections. The first is from the
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Ōtepoti Dunedin, and the other from Mr B
Crestani and Ms E Ibs.
4 The
reporting agencies have not opposed the application.
APPLICANT AND APPLICATION
5 The
Applicant in this matter has a sole director, Ms Miliana Lobo Linwood, and
shared shareholding between Ms Linwood and Mr Baden Oxley.
6 The
purpose of this venue is to provide a safe space for all to enjoy great,
quality entertainment. The Applicant’s website states that they are
“founded in response to the overwhelming need for an affordable bar
and accessible live music & entertainment venue in North Dunedin.”
7 The
Applicant is seeking licence hours of Monday to Sunday, 11.00 am to 3.00 am the
following day. They have asked for the premises to be designated a
‘restricted’ area.
AGENCY COMMENT
8 Neither
the Medical Officer of Health nor the Licensing Inspector have opposed the
application. The Police did not report.
9 The
Licensing Inspector has commented on a promotion at another venue operated by
the Applicant. This was dealt with after a meeting with the three
agencies.
10 During the
meeting regarding the abovementioned matter, the Applicant was asked about the
social media advertising a gig at the venue for the end of August. The
Applicant was adamant they did not know about this gig until they read about it
on the social media themselves.
11 The
Inspector stated that the concept of a student bar is well supported so long as
it is run in a manner that ensures the safe and responsible sale and supply of
alcohol.
PUBLIC NOTICE
12 Public
notice of the application attracted two objections: the Students for Sensible
Drug Policy Ōtepoti Dunedin (SSDP) and Mr B Crestani and Ms E Ibs via Dr L
Gordon.
Mr Crestani and Ms McMillan
13 The
objection relates to:
a) Sections
3 and 4 – the purpose and object of the Act
b) Section
105(1)(b) – suitability of the Applicant
c) Section
105(1)(h) – amenity and good order of the locality
d) Section
105(1)(j) – whether the Applicant has appropriate systems, staff and
training to comply with the law.
14 The
concerns stated is that the location of the premises, media coverage of the
proposed venue before the expiry of the objection period and purpose of the
venue to provide a safe place for low-cost entertainment indicates it will be a
student bar. No other detail relating to the grounds for objection is
provided.
Students for
Sensible Drug Policy Ōtepoti Dunedin
15 SSDP state
they became aware of extensive social media campaigns by the Applicant
announcing the date of the opening of the venue which was well before the close
of the public objection period. They believe the actions of the Applicant
were a ‘complete disregard to the fair and due process required’ in
the Act.
16 SSDP said
they are committed to bringing back safer and well-managed student bars but
cannot support and potential student bar when there is a clear identifiable
risk that the prospective licensee will make things worse for students.
17 The grounds
for objection stated by SSDP are:
a) Section
105(1)(a) – object of the Act
b) Section
105(1)(b) – suitability of the Applicant
c) Section
105(1)(h) – amenity and good order of the locality
d) Section
105(1)(j) – whether the Applicant has appropriate systems, staff and
processes to comply with the law.
18 No other
detail regarding the grounds for objection is provided.
CONCLUSION AND CONDITIONS
19 The
Applicant in this matter is establishing the premises so there is another live
entertainment venue in Dunedin that is safe for all.
20 Advertising
an opening before a licence is issued can be considered presumptuous on the
part of the Applicant but it is for the Committee to determine if this places
doubt on the Applicant’s suitability to hold an alcohol licence.
21 The hearing
will allow the parties to speak to their submissions before the Committee
determines the outcome of the application.
Signatories
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Author:
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Kevin Mechen - Alcohol, Psychoactive Substances and
Gambling Advisor
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Attachments
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Title
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Page
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⇩a
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On-licence Application
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8
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⇩b
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Applicant Supporting
Letter
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31
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⇩c
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Email re Managers/Food
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39
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⇩d
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Email re Trading Name
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40
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⇩e
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Licensing Inspector's
Report
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41
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⇩f
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Medical Officer of
Health
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46
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⇩g
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Fire and Emergency NZ
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47
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⇩h
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Students for Sensible
Drug Policy Ōtepoti - objection
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48
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⇩i
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Mr Crestani/Ms Ibs
Objection
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52
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⇩j
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Planning Certificate
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54
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⇩k
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Building Compliance
Certificate
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57
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⇩l
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Notice of Declaration
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58
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⇩m
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Otago Daily Times
Advertisements
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59
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⇩n
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Misc. Emails
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60
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⇩o
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POL/BCC Application
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63
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⇩p
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Application Invoice
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65
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⇩q
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Planning/Building
Invoice
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66
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