An alternative school for disengaged youth unknowingly signed a lease to share a building with a new liquor store in Aranui.
Te Kupenga O Aranui chairwoman Anni Watkin was one of about 50 people who attended a heated meeting at Aranui Primary School last night to discuss concerns about the presence of Thirsty Liquor store on Pages Rd.
The store was opened in December by Sabu Joseph, who lost his general store in the February 2011 earthquake. He obtained a temporary liquor licence issued to the store’s previous tenants, but when it expires in March he will have to apply for his own licence, which would include consultation.