When and where can I buy alcohol in New Caledonia?

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Supermarkets in New Caledonia have amazing selections of French wine and liquor, but half the time they seem to be roped off with "Closed" signs and I can't figure out the pattern: apparently 5 PM on Wednesday is not allowed, but 10 AM on a Sunday is fine?!

So when exactly can a visitor buy a bottle?

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