The Government hopes businesses will be in favour of an alcohol regulation shake-up.

It's allowing breweries and wineries to have both an on and off license - and is also letting businesses respond to objections around them having a license.

Objections need to come from the local community.

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says it's important for people to have concerns to have a real voice - but there's been plenty of outside perspectives.

"The majority of New Zealanders that drink, drink responsibly. And I want to make sure they have the opportunity to do that. We want to re-grow our sector, it means also having tourism and having people being able to go out there and enjoy a night out."

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