New Ministry of Health Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy rates from 1 July 2026
09.10am 22 June 2026
The annual adjustment to the Pae Ora levy rates on alcoholic beverages will take effect on 1 July 2026.
The new levy rates are below.
|
Class |
Pae Ora Levy rates from 1 July 2025 |
New Pae Ora Levy rates from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
|
A – 1.15–2.5 % alcohol |
$0.7890 cents per litre |
$0.8625 cents per litre |
|
B – 2.5–6 % alcohol |
$2.4471 cents per litre |
$2.6570 cents per litre |
|
C – 6–9% alcohol |
$4.2078 cents per litre |
$4.6003 cents per litre |
|
D – 9–14% alcohol |
$5.2597 cents per litre |
$5.7503 cents per litre |
|
E – 14–23% alcohol |
$9.3323 cents per litre |
$9.5947 cents per litre |
|
F – more than 23% alcohol |
$20.2587 cents per litre |
$21.8047 cents per litre |
The Legislative Instrument that provides these new rates is available at Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2026
Alcohol products removed from a licensed manufacturing area or imported after midnight on 30 June 2026 will be subject to the new rates.
For further information, see Allowances and Charges, or contact Customs on 0800 428 786 (0800 4 CUSTOMS).