Price Regulations for Beer and Spirits




(h) For beer served in a jug manufactured to a capacity of 1 litre and having a capacity of not less than 990 ml, $1.14.

(i) For beer served in a container other than those specified in paragraphs (a) to (h) of this clause, a price authorised by the Secretary or a price calculated as follows—

$1.14 × manufactured capacity of the container expressed in ml / 1000

Provided that if the price so calculated contains a fraction of a cent the price shall be rounded to the nearest whole cent.

(j) For beer sold in bottles containing not less than 745 ml the authorised price a bottle ruling at the particular premises on 25 November 1979 increased by 10 cents a bottle.

(k) For beer sold in bottles containing less than 745 ml the authorised price a bottle ruling at the particular premises on 25 November 1979 increased by 6 cents a bottle.

(l) For beer sold in cans the authorised price a can ruling at the particular premises on 25 November 1979, increased by—

(i) In the case of 340 ml cans, 7 cents a can;

(ii) In the case of 460 ml cans, 9 cents a can.

Provided that in respect of those hotels and taverns which did not on 25 November 1979 have an authorised price for the bottles or cans specified in paragraphs (j) to (l) inclusive of this clause the price shall be the price authorised by the Secretary or the price calculated at the rate of one-tenth of 1 cent per millilitre of beer contained in the bottle or can.

Provided further that if the price so calculated contains a fraction of a cent the price shall be rounded to the nearest whole cent.

MAXIMUM PRICES OF SPIRITS SOLD IN PUBLIC BARS

  1. Subject to the provisions of this order, the maximum price that may be charged shall be—

For each standard measure of spirits sold in public bars in premises licensed under the Sale of Liquor Act 1962 or sold in public bars administered by any Licensing Trust.

| | cents |
| Scotch Whisky | 53 |
| Bacardi Rum | 51 |
| Bourbon | 51 |
| Imported Whisky other than Scotch | 49 |
| Rum | 49 |
| New Zealand Whisky | 46 |
| Brandy | 45 |
| Ron Barbado | 42 |
| Square Gin | 42 |
| Vodka | 41 |
| Gin | 40 |

  1. Where aerated water or cordial is added to any glass of spirits to which this order applies, the maximum price of such spirits may be increased by 9 cents a glass. Nothing in this paragraph shall affect the sale by the bottle of aerated water or cordial as a separate transaction.

MAXIMUM PRICES OF BEER SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE LICENSED PREMISES

  1. Subject to the provisions of this order, the maximum price that may be charged for beer for consumption off the licensed premises shall be—

(a) For beer sold in bottles containing not less than 745 ml the authorised price ruling at the particular premises on 25 November 1979 increased by 8 cents a bottle.

Provided that in respect of hotels and taverns which did not on 25 November 1979 have an authorised price for bottles containing not less than 745 ml of beer for consumption off licensed premises the price shall be the price authorised by the Secretary or the price calculated at the rate of one-tenth of 1 cent per millilitre sold.

Provided further that if the price so calculated contains a fraction of a cent the price shall be rounded to the nearest whole cent.

(b) For beer sold in bottles containing not less than 745 ml supplied in the manufacturer's cartons the price ruling at the particular premises on 25 November 1979 increased by 96 cents a dozen.

Provided that in respect of hotels and taverns which did not on 25 November 1979 have an authorised price for bottles containing not less than 745 ml of beer supplied in the manufacturer's cartons the price shall be the price authorised by the Secretary or the price calculated at the rate of one-twelfth of 1 cent per millilitre of beer contained in the carton.

Provided further that if the price so calculated contains a fraction of a cent the price shall be rounded to the nearest whole cent.

(c) For beer sold in flagons, $2.29.

(d) The additional charge for flagons supplied by the licensee shall not exceed 40 cents.

(e) No additional charge shall be made where an empty flagon is supplied by the customer.

GENERAL

  1. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of the order and subject to such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit, the Secretary, on application by the licensee of any licensed premises, may authorise special maximum prices in respect of any beer or spirits to which this order applies where special circumstances exist or for any reason extra-ordinary charges (freight or otherwise) are incurred by the applicant. Any authority given by the Secretary under this clause shall be exhibited in the manner prescribed by clause 11 below.

  2. Every licensee or manager of licensed premises, shall keep this Price Order or a statement of the retail prices prominently displayed—

(a) In the public bar, and

(b) In every place on the premises where draught beer in flagons, and bottled beer in bottles containing not less than 745 ml is sold for consumption off the premises, in such a position as to be easily read by customers without having to ask for its production and without having to obtain permission to examine it.

Dated at Wellington this 21st day of November 1979.

D. J. GASSON,
Director, Stabilisation of Prices and Enforcement.

*New Zealand Gazette, 26 June 1979, No. 58, p. 1955.
†New Zealand Gazette, 9 August 1979, No. 75, p. 2381.
§S.R. 1972/186.
(T. and I.)


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🏭 Price Order No. 148 (Spirits and Beer) (continued from previous page)

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
21 November 1979
Price regulation, Spirits, Beer, Commerce Act 1975, Maximum prices
  • D. J. Gasson, Director, Stabilisation of Prices and Enforcement