Kiwis drinking less under lockdown
MEDIA RELEASE 22nd April 2020 It’s official – Kiwis are drinking less under lockdown. A just-released government report [i] shows that only 64% of New Zealanders said they had a drink in the last four [...]
Alcohol industry calls for calm as bottle stores targeted by panic buying
MEDIA RELEASE 24th March 2020 The New Zealand Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) is calling for calm as bottle stores continue to be subjected to massive panic buying. “We understand that consumers want to ensure they [...]
NZ’s ‘No-Lo’ drinking on-trend with UK study
MEDIA RELEASE 16th March 2020 A just-released study shows the rise in ‘No-Lo’ drinking among young adults in the UK mirrors what’s happening in New Zealand. “It’s clear that No-Lo drinking is becoming a global [...]
Alcohol industry rallies to reduce underage drinking
MEDIA RELEASE 4th February 2020 The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has announced symbols or written age restrictions will be added to labels on alcohol drinks as a further commitment to efforts to reduce [...]