Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears.  

Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at One NZ Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Anzac weekend.  

But alcohol laws mean bars must close at midnight on Friday and can't serve alcohol without a meal before 1pm on Saturday.  

Hospitality NZ's Canterbury President Jeremy Stevens told Ryan Bridge they've been hoping to get an exemption. 

But he says despite the council and Mayor Phil Mauger being on board, current legislation won't allow it 

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Liquor licensing mayhem for Christchurch bar owners as the opening of the new stadium nears. &nbsp;
Super Rugby's Super Round games will be played at One NZ Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Anzac weekend. &nbsp;
But alcohol laws mean bars must close at midnight on Friday and can't serve alcohol without a meal before 1pm on Saturday. &nbsp;
Hospitality NZ's Canterbury President Jeremy Stevens told Ryan Bridge they've been hoping to get an exemption.&nbsp;
But he says despite the council and Mayor Phil Mauger being on board, current legislation won't allow it&nbsp;
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Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch

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