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 [...]
“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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Four out of five employers do not have alcohol in the workplace policies in place according to a report by the Work Foundation [1] from Lancaster University. The report commissioned by the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) also found that more than one third of managers agreed socialising in person is important given [...]
Recent data from Stats NZ [1] highlights record low levels of alcohol consumption. Additionally, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that Kiwis drink below the OECD average. “Kiwis are drinking our beer, wine and spirits differently with many choosing higher value beverages and are drinking less”, said NZABC executive director Virginia [...]
