Steve Gillett: The Kingslander owner as government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup
Bars, pubs and licensed clubs will be able to stay open and televise this year’s men’s Rugby World Cup matches with the Government again committing to temporarily changing the law.
Justice Minister Kiri Allan confirmed to the Herald that a bill could be introduced to Parliament in June to amend the Sale And Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 that will allow venues to open without needing to go through the current special licensing process.
Similar amendments were made for the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.
It comes as the Ministry of Justice continues work to find a permanent solution, with several being…
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