It could soon be easier to go to the pub for a big overseas sports match amid tough times in hospitality.

The Government's proposing to loosen certain regulations and allow for businesses to respond to objections for them having a license.

Ministers will be able to grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events. 

Auckland's Kingslander Bar owner Steve Gillett told Ryan Bridge it's a time of need for the industry.

He says this would be an opportunity to increase revenue streams and up total sales.

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It could soon be easier to go to the pub for a big overseas sports match amid tough times in hospitality.
The Government's proposing to loosen certain regulations and allow for businesses to respond to objections for them having a license.
Ministers will be able to grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events.&nbsp;
Auckland's Kingslander Bar owner Steve Gillett told Ryan Bridge it's a time of need for the industry.
He says this would be an opportunity to increase revenue streams and up total sales.
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Steve Gillett: Kingslander Bar on the proposed new alcohol rules

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e9810b99-f9b9-4753-bc59-b347012deb64/transcript

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