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 [...]
Tougher penalties and support programmes are crucial to reduce harmful drinking – survey
Kiwis overwhelmingly support cars being confiscated from repeat drink drivers, the use of targeted support and alcohol education programmes to reduce harmful drinking, a survey shows. The annual NZ Alcohol Beverages Council [1] survey [...]
Stats NZ data confirms – we’re drinking differently
Just released Stats NZ data on beer, wine and spirits consumption December 2023 [1] shows that we are drinking less and are drinking in a different way. Our consumption has declined in the past [...]
NZ Health Survey finds the lowest rate of hazardous drinking since the survey began
The just released New Zealand annual Health Survey assessment of our health and wellbeing and the Stats NZ data shows positive change in our drinking behaviour [1]. “The Health Survey shows the lowest rate [...]