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Kiwis want bigger fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour

2021-05-02T11:25:57+12:00

28 April 2021 Kiwis want bigger fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour Almost three-quarters (74%) of New Zealanders support tougher penalties for drunk and disorderly behaviour according to industry research. Furthermore, nearly two-thirds (65%) support on-the-spot fines minor alcohol-related offences, says the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC).  “Kiwis have indicated a low-tolerance for anti-social [...]

Kiwis want bigger fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour2021-05-02T11:25:57+12:00

Alcohol industry supports Government’s targeted approach to healthcare reform

2021-04-21T16:16:51+12:00

21 April 2021 The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) supports the Government’s targeted approach to primary and community healthcare announced today by the Minister of Health, Hon. Andrew Little, in response to the Health and Disability System Review. “The majority (81.5%) of New Zealanders drink moderately and responsibly. But we know that one in [...]

Alcohol industry supports Government’s targeted approach to healthcare reform2021-04-21T16:16:51+12:00

NZABC supports ARLA decision to not renew liquor licence

2021-04-16T12:54:03+12:00

16 April 2021 The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) supports the recent decision of the Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority Te Mana Waiture Take Waipiro (ARLA) to refuse the renewal of an off-licence for Two Brothers Wholesale Limited operating in Tokoroa.  “The alcohol industry stands firmly against the exploitation of workers in any industry. [...]

NZABC supports ARLA decision to not renew liquor licence2021-04-16T12:54:03+12:00

Sponsorship – promoting brands not heavy drinking

2021-03-10T16:36:24+13:00

10 March 2021 In the March edition of The ShoutNZ, NZABC's Executive Director Bridget MacDonald discusses the recent announcement of the continued commitment of Speights sponsoring the Highlanders Super Rugby team drawing outrage from Alcohol Healthwatch, a government-funded anti-alcohol lobby group. Lion’s Speights brand has been supporting the team for 25 years. Sponsorship is [...]

Sponsorship – promoting brands not heavy drinking2021-03-10T16:36:24+13:00

No increase in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 times

2021-03-04T14:24:15+13:00

3 March 2021 Just released figures from Statistics NZ show New Zealanders are not drinking more during COVID-19 times. The alcohol available for consumption has remained relatively static with a slight decrease on the same period last year. There were 8.719 litres of alcohol available per head of population (15 years and older) in [...]

No increase in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 times2021-03-04T14:24:15+13:00

NZ research shows our drinking following global trends

2021-01-28T11:30:20+13:00

28 January 2021 A recent study shows Kiwis are embracing global trends supporting responsible drinking behaviours and attitudes. “The industry research found 40% of Kiwis now drink low-alcohol beverages,” says NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) Executive Director, Bridget MacDonald. “Twenty-two per cent of people who said they drink low alcohol beverages said the reason [...]

NZ research shows our drinking following global trends2021-01-28T11:30:20+13:00

Kiwis’ (mis)perceptions of alcohol attitudes and behaviours

2021-01-15T11:45:43+13:00

14 January 2021 New research by the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) shows perception is not reality when it comes to what Kiwis think about the way we drink. “Although 58% (up 19% from last year) of those surveyed agreed the majority of New Zealanders drink moderately and responsibly, close to a third (29%) [...]

Kiwis’ (mis)perceptions of alcohol attitudes and behaviours2021-01-15T11:45:43+13:00

Drinks trends to sip and savour this summer

2021-01-08T15:25:27+13:00

8 January 2021 “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Those days of soda and pretzels and beer Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer…” made popular by Nat King Cole, 1963. The forecast for this summer is [...]

Drinks trends to sip and savour this summer2021-01-08T15:25:27+13:00

Let’s keep New Year’s celebrations safe and social

2021-01-08T15:26:17+13:00

30 December 2020 The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) says there’s one more task for the team of five million this New Year and that’s to keep celebrations safe and social. “Everyone has worked hard to get through challenging times over the past year, and we can expect this New Year’s Eve there will [...]

Let’s keep New Year’s celebrations safe and social2021-01-08T15:26:17+13:00

We’re drinking better than ever!

2021-01-08T15:23:43+13:00

OPINION 23 December 2020 Bridget MacDonald, NZABC’s Executive Director explains in the Beverage Report 2020 how earlier this year, commentary in the media predicted we’d become a nation of binge drinkers as we headed into a Level 4 lockdown, but in reality, we’ve seen a continuation of our predominantly sensible drinking culture. What’s more, [...]

We’re drinking better than ever!2021-01-08T15:23:43+13:00
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