30 October 2022 The NZABC welcomes Justice Minister, Hon Kiritapu Allan’s announcement today of a two stage review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. “We look forward to engaging and participating in the Government review on the effectiveness of our alcohol laws,” says NZABC Executive Director Virginia Nicholls. “It is both timely [...]
30 June 2022 MEDIA RELEASE The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council has welcomed the drawing of Green MP Chloe Swarbrick’s private members Bill in parliament today (Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill). “There has been a lot already said publicly about Chloe’s Bill – quite a bit of it ill-informed and little [...]
22 April 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Consumers will most likely be the ones to foot the $84 million bill for their favourite beer, wine or spirit due to the historic rise in inflation announced yesterday, says the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). The 6.9% rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to increase [...]
14 April 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Moving to the orange traffic light will do more than provide a much-needed boost for hospitality businesses this Easter, with the lifting of some restrictions likely to lift Kiwis’ spirits as well, says the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). Consumer research finds that three in five Kiwis (60%) say [...]
22 March 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Local skills, social change and sustainability have been the key drivers for the New Zealand alcohol industry’s significant contribution to the local economy, an Alcohol Beverages Industry report by the NZ Institute of Economic Research[i] shows. Released today, the report says the sector contributes $1.92 billion to GDP, pays [...]
22 March 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Local skills, social change and sustainability have been the key drivers for the New Zealand alcohol industry’s significant contribution to the local economy, an NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) report[i] shows. Released today, the report says the sector contributes $1.92 billion to GDP, pays $1.819 billion in excise [...]
14 March 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Consumers’ wallets will take another hit if the proposal for a Container Return Scheme (CRS) for beverage containers goes ahead and adds significant costs to their purchases. It’s expected that Kiwis will pay more for their mixers, orange juice, kombucha, beer, wine, or spirits if all the costs for [...]
3 March 2022 MEDIA RELEASE New research shows that just over four in five New Zealanders (83%) want to see the cars of repeat drink drivers confiscated. [i] “Further to this, our research shows two-thirds (66%) of New Zealanders support using alcohol interlock devices in cars to reduce drink driving,” says NZ Alcohol Beverages [...]
24 March 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Just released figures from Statistics NZ show alcohol beverages available for consumption has remained relatively unchanged on the same period last year, indicating New Zealanders are continuing the trend of moderation. There were 8.734 litres of alcohol available per head of population (15 years and older) in December 2021 [...]
14 January 2022 Our summer continues to embrace the prettiness of pink and vibrant seasonal flavours as Kiwis imbibe their rosé, gin, beer and cider, says the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). “This summer has been dominated not only by traditional favourites but by hints of rose, summer berry, watermelon and pomegranate as well [...]
