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NZABC welcomes the proposed changes to the SSAA and its common-sense approach

2025-08-28T13:55:15+12:00

The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) welcomes the release of the proposed changes to the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (SSAA) aimed at reforming alcohol regulations. “The proposed amendments signal a practical attempt to rebalance how local communities can have a voice during the licensing process while supporting responsible licence-holders’ right to [...]

NZABC welcomes the proposed changes to the SSAA and its common-sense approach2025-08-28T13:55:15+12:00

NZABC challenges flawed audit on pregnancy warning labels on beer, wine and spirits

2025-07-24T10:37:09+12:00

Alcohol Healthwatch (AHW) recently issued a media release [1] stating that 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label. The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council was so concerned with this statement that we asked AHW directly [2] for information on which retail outlets and products were not complying with the Food Standards Australia New [...]

NZABC challenges flawed audit on pregnancy warning labels on beer, wine and spirits2025-07-24T10:37:09+12:00

Let’s support, not stifle our on and off licence businesses

2025-06-14T14:42:03+12:00

NZ Police alcohol harm prevention officer Inspector Ian Paulin, was a speaker at the Hospitality NZ conference this week.  He spoke about the role of ‘off-licence’ sales in contributing to alcohol harm and the need for a targeted alcohol strategy. “The Inspector spoke about alcohol harm in the home but did not provide any [...]

Let’s support, not stifle our on and off licence businesses2025-06-14T14:42:03+12:00

Turning the tide: New Zealanders unite to curb harmful drinking

2025-06-09T12:10:08+12:00

“New Zealanders strongly support confiscating cars from repeat drink drivers, targeted support programmes for harmful drinkers and alcohol education programmes in schools”, said NZABC Executive Director Virginia Nicholls. For the past six years the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) has independently surveyed 1000 Kiwis [1] and found the support for the following (net harm) [...]

Turning the tide: New Zealanders unite to curb harmful drinking2025-06-09T12:10:08+12:00

Common sense changes proposed for the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act with two new Bills

2025-04-14T18:00:20+12:00

We support the Hon Kieran McAnulty’s Sale & Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill passing its first reading. “Allowing restaurants, bars and supermarkets to sell or serve alcohol like any other day during Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day [...]

Common sense changes proposed for the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act with two new Bills2025-04-14T18:00:20+12:00

Mindful drinking reflected in the Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption which is at an all-time low

2025-03-11T10:56:33+13:00

The recent Stats NZ [1] beer, wine and spirits consumption has declined to the lowest level since data was first collected and supports a seismic cultural shift towards “mindful drinking”. NielsenIQ [2] (US) attributed the rise in non-alcoholic sales to the mindful drinking trend.  To be a mindful drinker, you must be aware of [...]

Mindful drinking reflected in the Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption which is at an all-time low2025-03-11T10:56:33+13:00

Zebra striping the new drinking trend

2025-01-22T15:19:29+13:00

Zebra striping [1] is a recent trend to socialise while having a beer, wine or spirit and alternating between alcohol and a no or low-alcohol drink. It has been estimated [2] that 25% of adults from the UK alternate alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks in a single session. “We should not underestimate the importance of socialising [...]

Zebra striping the new drinking trend2025-01-22T15:19:29+13:00

Gen Z embrace the holiday season with a focus on drinking alcohol in moderation

2024-12-16T11:20:03+13:00

A study from Mintel in the UK [1] on Gen Z drinking habits revealed that a significant number are opting for a more balanced approach, focussing on drinking in moderation. As part of Mintel’s lifestyle research of Gen Z, 36% young adults aged 18-25 socialise by going to bars and pubs with friends. Going [...]

Gen Z embrace the holiday season with a focus on drinking alcohol in moderation2024-12-16T11:20:03+13:00

Young NZers’ hazardous drinking down over 13 percentage points over past 5 years

2024-11-19T15:50:39+13:00

The just released annual NZ Health survey [1] shows the cultural shift in the way Kiwis are drinking continues. Hazardous drinking [2] or harmful alcohol consumption among adults was similar to last year and has declined by 4.7 percentage points in the past 4 years to 16.6% (21.3% 2019/20). The largest decrease in hazardous [...]

Young NZers’ hazardous drinking down over 13 percentage points over past 5 years2024-11-19T15:50:39+13:00

Dr Ellie Cannon’s practical tips to support responsible drinking

2024-10-07T11:14:13+13:00

Dr Ellie Cannon a General Practitioner from the UK sets out a series of easy-to-understand tips to promote drinking in moderation and responsibly. “Dr Ellie’s tips for drinking responsibly are aimed at adults who choose to drink, designed to be easily understood, and are applicable for various contexts, including New Zealand”, said NZ Alcohol [...]

Dr Ellie Cannon’s practical tips to support responsible drinking2024-10-07T11:14:13+13:00
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