In New Zealand the minimum age to purchase alcohol is 18 years. If you wish to purchase alcohol, you may be asked for identification. In New Zealand there are four valid types of identification for buying alcohol or cigarettes. These are:
- Overseas passport
- New Zealand passport
- New Zealand driver licence
- HAINZ 18+ card.
As an international student you may want to use a HAINZ 18+ card. This removes the hassle of carrying your passport and negates the risk of misplacing your passport.
Applying for an 18+ card
A passport sized photograph:
You can get this at most pharmacies. The nearest pharmacy to campus is the Lincoln Pharmacy in Lincoln village. Walk down Gerald Street towards the village. It should be 10 minutes walk from the University on your left. The cost for passport photos at Lincoln Pharmacy is NZD$13.
Proof of address
If you live on campus proof of address is available at the Accommodation Office. One of the people on reception will be able to provide you with this. If you do not live on campus you may use a bill addressed to your accommodation.
Identifier statement
You do not need this filled in if you have a passport (international or New Zealand) or New Zealand Drivers Licence.
Provide a primary identification document
In New Zealand this is a passport, a New Zealand driver licence or a New Zealand birth certificate (if you use this you will need an Identifier Statement)
Authorised witness
An authorised witness is someone appointed by the New Zealand Government to sign off official documents. Lincoln University has two Justices of the Peace. If you wish to use their services, a Justice of the Peace will be available between 9.00am and 11am on the 23rd of February and between 11.30am and 12.30pm each week from the 3rd of March until the 23rd of March.
Please note- the Justices of the Peace here at Lincoln University are very busy people who have jobs here at the University outside of this role. Please make sure you have completed everything above before attending the drop-in session. This includes:
- Proof of address
- Identifier statement (if you do not have photographic ID listed above)
- Primary identification document (passport)
After the authorised witness signs the document you can bring your completed form to the Post Shop and pay a fee of $20. The nearest Post Shop to Lincoln University is in Lincoln village. Walk down Gerald Street towards the village. It should be 10 minutes walk from the University on your right in the group of shops across the road from the pharmacy.