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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