Clendon Residents To Protest Against Liquor Licencing Laws.

A lack of community consultation is the direct cause of this Saturday’s peaceful protest, says the Clendon Residents Group.

Last week, it became known that a liquor licence was granted to a Finlayson Ave shop owner, whose licence had previously been revoked for selling alcohol to underage customers.

“This happened without community consultation”, says Simeon Brown, Clendon Residents Group spokesperson. “The granting of liquor licences is something this area has a deep interest in. We understand the harm that alcohol does to our community and we’re passionate about minimising it.”

The Clendon Residents Group believes the local community should have the right to make submissions on whether a liquor licence is granted – especially in suburban areas.

“Our community feels disenfranchised. This licence has been granted in an area where families live and children play. The process has been shameful, and treats us as an irrelevant third party,” says Mr Brown.

“We support a peaceful march against the current liquor licensing regime,” he says. “We’re marching with a clear message, that Clendon cares about its community and must be consulted before liquor licences are granted.”

The March will begin at 1pm, on Saturday, July 31st, at the Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre. 17 Palmers Road. Residents are invited to join the march to register their protest at the current liquor licensing laws.

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