Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose business with 9pm rule

Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40% of their business with new rules preventing the sale of alcohol after 9pm. The new rules will come into effect from December 9th after Auckland Council has unanimously voted for off-licenses to stop selling booze at that time. There will also be a 2 year freeze on new bottle shops opening in some town centres from September. But while businesses are worried, community advocates said the new rules will reduce alcohol-related harm, Louise Ternouth reports.