Council regulatory and bylaws chairman Councillor Calum Penrose said bans were imposed several years ago to keep public places safe and to discourage drinking in open areas and disruptive behaviour.
He said the community made 2000 submissions to give evidence of recent problems so they could meet new requirements of the Local Government Act.
In addition to the review by local boards, the council examined 14 bans in places of regional significance and decided only seven could stay.
Keepers include Auckland Domain from 7pm to 7am in daylight saving, Auckland Zoo carpark, Mt Eden, One Tree Hill, Mt Roskill/Winstone Park and areas of Auckland Domain used for Christmas in The Park. The council has placed a 24/7 ban on Mangere Mountain Domain, in keeping with the Maori spiritual values for maunga or volcanic cones.
Orakei Local Board chairman Desley Simpson said most bans were 10pm-7am but some new areas would have parts which were 24/7.
"It's about giving Police the tools they need to stop unacceptable behaviour."
Auckland City Police District prevention manager Inspector Gary Davey said Police were disappointed that Auckland Council had been forced to review the bans.
However, it was appreciated that the council was working within the law and Police would continue to work with them to monitor and enforce the remaining bans and any parks without bans that suffered from alcohol related crime or disorder.
Liquor ban changes
6 new bans.
726 alcohol bans will remain.
508 existing alcohol ban areas will have no change in time or geographical area.
173 will be absorbed to make 93 larger ban areas, for example, a playground or a car park in a park area becoming one large area covering whole park.
118 existing alcohol bans have times and/or boundaries extended.
6 new ban areas: Mangere East Town Crossfield Reserve (Orakei) community facilities, Michaels Ave Reserve (Orakei), Newton Town Centre.
$250 fine for breaching the alcohol ban bylaw.
