Stats NZ and OECD alcohol data show a long-term trend to moderation
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 [...]
NZ beer, wine and spirits join digital platforms to prevent those underage from seeing advertisements online
Six leading digital platforms – Google, Meta, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok, and X – have joined forces with the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) beer, wine and spirits companies to further strengthen standards of [...]
Lets follow an evidenced-based approach to reduce alcohol harm
Research tells us that the vast majority of New Zealanders drink responsibly. New Zealanders are drinking more than 25% less now than they did in the late 1970s [1]. Further, harmful drinking – particularly among [...]
Study finds reduced heart disease risk with responsible drinking
A recent ‘Burden of Proof’ study summarises and evaluates the evidence on alcohol consumption’s effects on coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease) has been published in the journal ‘Nature Communications.’ [1] [2] [3] The [...]