In late 2024, police opposed the on-licence renewal because Kaur and Singh had no experience running a high-risk venue.
In the nine months before they took over, there were 520 recorded incidents in Butter Factory Lane and nearby Laurie Hall Park, including breaches of the liquor ban, urination, vomiting and fighting.
Kaur and Singh applied this year to extend the liquor licence from 1am to 2am, but police, the Ministry of Health, Whangārei District Council licensing inspector and four members of the public again opposed it.
Fights, alcohol leaving the premises and an intoxicated woman being carried out by friends were cited among the reasons for refusing later closing hours.
Kaur and Singh said extending opening hours to 2am was the…