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Alcohol Bill amendments create more problems for everyone and solve none

2023-04-21T13:07:50+12:00

Opinion – NZ Herald 18 April 2023 When you next drop into your local bottle store to pick up a bottle of something for a social occasion, savour a glass of wine with a meal at home or gather with friends at a local bar, you would do well to remember that all these [...]

Alcohol Bill amendments create more problems for everyone and solve none2023-04-21T13:07:50+12:00

Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption has the lowest number of standard drinks per person in the past 15 years

2023-04-26T21:04:32+12:00

In the just released annual Stats NZ survey year ending December 2022 [i], the number of standard drinks (a standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol) has fallen in the past year by 1% to 1.96 per day in 2022 which is the lowest number of standard drinks per person in the past 15 [...]

Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption has the lowest number of standard drinks per person in the past 15 years2023-04-26T21:04:32+12:00

From the six o’clock swill to sipping, savouring and selecting no/low-alcohol options

2023-02-07T10:57:56+13:00

Executive Director of the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council, Virginia Nicholls, explains how New Zealand’s drinking culture is changing for the better. Shoppers stocking up on beer, wine and spirits is a common sight at this time of year. An upcoming review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act aims to reduce harmful drinking [...]

From the six o’clock swill to sipping, savouring and selecting no/low-alcohol options2023-02-07T10:57:56+13:00

Targeted measures better solution to alcohol harm than more regulation

2023-01-11T16:44:58+13:00

Opinion - NZ Herald With the festive season upon us and the celebrations that come with it, the announcement of a review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, by Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan, is timely. The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) supports a review of the legislation. The Act is a decade [...]

Targeted measures better solution to alcohol harm than more regulation2023-01-11T16:44:58+13:00

Our drinking culture

2022-08-18T14:03:03+12:00

July 2022  In the July issue of The Shout NZ, NZABC's executive director Bridget MacDonald discusses our drinking culture. Sensational stories about our drinking culture don’t always reflect a true or accurate picture of Kiwi’s relationship with alcohol or put the focus on where it needs to be. Enjoying food and drink is how [...]

Our drinking culture2022-08-18T14:03:03+12:00

Our drinking culture

2022-08-18T14:03:17+12:00

16 June 2022  Unpublished Letter to the Editor NZ Herald: There’s a Generational Change Starting, and We Need to Talk About It As Patrick Gower recently led us through his personal journey from heavy drinker to sober and sensible (“On Booze” documentary and panel – TV3), there was little space for a deeper discussion [...]

Our drinking culture2022-08-18T14:03:17+12:00

Normal Kiwi social occasions

2022-05-20T12:51:36+12:00

May 2022  In the May edition of The Shout NZ, NZABC's Bridget MacDonald discusses a Members' Bill that proposes banning alcohol brands from sports sponsorship when Kiwis are actually quite comfortable with alcohol on social occasions and sports sponsorship and advertising, and that more pragmatic and targeted measures are required to support moderate consumption [...]

Normal Kiwi social occasions2022-05-20T12:51:36+12:00

Eyeing up green… with envy

2022-02-15T19:07:35+13:00

February 2022  In the February issue of The Shout NZ, NZABC's executive director Bridget MacDonald discusses the challenges experienced by the hospitality industry in the COVID environment. Hospitality operators and their teams need to be commended for their rapid adoption of Covid restrictions and the new Protection ‘traffic light’ Framework. These are undoubtedly challenging [...]

Eyeing up green… with envy2022-02-15T19:07:35+13:00

Underage drinking trending downwards

2021-07-12T12:48:05+12:00

Monday 12 July 2021 In the July issue of The Shout NZ, NZABC's executive director Bridget MacDonald discusses how underage drinking is trending downward and some of the initiatives in place to support this downward trend. We all know that alcohol is an adult drink, but sometimes it finds itself in the hands of [...]

Underage drinking trending downwards2021-07-12T12:48:05+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
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