The owner of Black Dog Tavern in Pahiatua, New Zealand, says he fears he could lose his liquor licence after allowing a book burning event at the pub. The event, which involved burning books, has drawn scrutiny from local authorities.
Wilson, who regularly holds burnouts on the pub’s burnout pad, said he had no previous issues with the council or police, but felt authorities now had their eye on him. In the weeks before the book burning, a Tararua District Council licensing officer had visited the premises.
The incident has sparked debate in the community, with some supporting the owner's right to host such events and others criticizing the act as offensive. The council has not yet made a final decision on the licence status.
