Around 90 people have attended Ruapehu District Council meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui on the implications of the changes to the alcohol laws.
The amendments to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, which come into full effect today, will mean significant changes to the rules that govern the sale and supply of liquor for both licensed premises and the public.
RDC senior environmental health officer, Mohammed Ishrar, said that it was fantastic to see the large turnout and that people involved with liquor in Ruapehu are working hard to get up to speed with the changes.
"It is important that people note that these new law changes don't just affect licensed premises but also affect the general public and how they may offer alcohol to people in their own homes."
"It will be illegal to supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 unless you have express consent from their parent or legal guardian."