No new bottle stores will be introduced in Whangarei for up to six years if the council's new draft local alcohol policy goes ahead.
At today's council meeting Whangarei District Council is expected to approve putting its new draft policy out for public consultation so residents can also have a say on where and when alcohol is sold or consumed.
Introduced in 2013, the Local Alcohol Policy replaces current liquor licensing policies (LLPs) and gives councils the ability to create their own restrictions.
Paul Dell, group manager district living, said many other councils had already developed policies specific to their regions.
"I think the policy we've developed is appropriate for Whangarei," Mr Dell said.