Let them drink pints: Labour MP Kieran McAnulty's push to scrap Easter, Christmas, Anzac alcohol restrictions 6 Apr, 2021 06:12 AM 4 minutes to read Queenstown erupts into chaos after bars shut at midnight for Easter Sunday. Video / George Heard Labour MP Kieran McAnulty has put up a member's bill to remove restrictions on alcohol sales over Easter, Christmas and Anzac Day, saying if someone wanted a pint on those days they should be able to have one without getting a full meal. Another MP, Act's Chris Baillie, has also prepared a bill to remove the shop trading hours and alcohol restrictions over the Easter holiday – but not Christmas or Anzac Day.