NZABC column in The Shout
Kiwis have continued to be moderate and responsible drinkers even under the pressures of lockdown. That includes looking at how they are drinking and what they are drinking. – Bridget MacDonald, NZABC Read [...]
Lessons from lockdown – no, low and slow is still the way to go
MEDIA RELEASE 4th April 2020 The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) says research shows Kiwis used lockdown as an opportunity to embrace the ‘no, low and slow’ approach to drinking. As a result, it’s hoped [...]
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 [...]