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Karaoke bar escapes licence suspension after selling 700ml bottle of spirits as shots
NZ🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Karaoke bar escapes licence suspension after selling 700ml bottle of spirits as shots

A karaoke bar in New Zealand avoided having its license suspended despite selling 700ml bottles of spirits as shots, which is against liquor licensing regulations. The incident highlights potential regulatory enforcement issues within the hospitality sector. Authorities did not take action, possibly due to leniency or lack of clear violations.

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Karaoke bar escapes licence suspension after selling 700ml bottle of spirits as shots

A karaoke bar in New Zealand avoided having its license suspended despite selling 700ml bottles of spirits as shots, which is against liquor licensing regulations. The incident highlights potential regulatory enforcement issues within the hospitality sector. Authorities did not take action, possibly due to leniency or lack of clear violations.

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