Actions to prevent underage drinking
The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) is a member of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) who have recently launched a report that looks to share best practice and inspire further actions to [...]
Wellington bar owners’ plight exposes the deep-seated issues with the NZ alcohol licensing regime.
“Recent publicity of Wellington Bar owners concern over the litigious approach to alcohol licencing highlights a greater symptom of licencing problems faced by small businesses across New Zealand.” says NZABC Committee member and Brewers [...]
How education can positively influence teens’ views on responsible drinking
Opinion NZ Herald A recent opinion by Steve Randerson of the Health Coalition Aotearoa claims that occasional education sessions about alcohol are not effective. But this claim flies in the face not just of [...]
Law changes another blow for NZ hospitality and retail industries
Today Parliament has passed the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Bill, making getting and renewing a liquor licence harder than it already was and threatening the commercial future of responsible hospitality [...]