Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Permanent change necessary for major sporting events
Our alcohol trading laws need permanent change to account for major sporting events like the Rugby World Cup, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation Clayton Mitchell.
“New Zealand First whole heartedly supports The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2019 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill that was passed today, but there must be a better way.
“The Bill allows for licensees to trade outside of their normal hours for the purpose of televising the Rugby World Cup.
“It is the third Rugby World Cup in a row where Parliament has made this same temporary change to our trading laws. By passing a new bill every four years we are wasting house time, and taxpayer dollars.
“This interim measure is tried and tested and we need to look into the best way to incorporate this permanently.
“Any change could also include flexibility to account for other sporting events like the cricket, football or the Netball World Cup.
“New Zealand First recognises the importance of sporting events to our country and culture. We want to make it as easy as possible for New Zealanders to enjoy these events, and as easy as possible for businesses to show them,” says Mr Mitchell.
Gordon Campbell: On What’s Wrong With The Treaty Principles Bill
Ministry For Culture And Heritage: Reverberations Of Erebus Disaster Still Felt 45 Years Later
Watercare Services: No Cause For Concern After Slightly Elevated Levels Of Arsenic Detected In Treated Waikato River Water
Te Pāti Māori: Government’s First Year A ‘Catastrophe For Māori’
Department Of Internal Affairs: Samoan Citizenship Bill Passes Into Law
NZ National Party: National Acknowledges The Passing Of Hon Nikki Kaye
Mana Mokopuna: Children And Young People Share Vital Insights On Healing From Family Violence And Sexual Violence In New Report
