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Alcohol Healthwatch
Reducing inequities in alcohol-related harm
Alcohol Healthwatch is an independent charitable trust working to reduce alcohol-related harm. We are contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide a range of national health promotion services. These include: providing evidence-based information and advice on policy and planning matters; coordinating networks and projects to address alcohol-related harms, such as alcohol-related injury, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and supply to minors; and coordinating or otherwise supporting community action projects.
Alcohol Healthwatch - Latest News [Page 9]
Liquor price wars are shifting up a gear
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:36 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
Liquor price wars are shifting up a gear with the opening of The Mill Liquorsave’s new discount store “liquor.co” in Otara, Manukau this week. More >>
Figures show alcohol consumption is increasing
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 5:17 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show alcohol consumption is increasing. Alcohol Healthwatch Director Rebecca Williams says this increase in consumption is a seven year trend and puts the blame fairly and squarely in the hands of policy ... More >>
Alcohol advertising contributes to youth drinking
Wednesday, 18 January 2006, 4:28 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
Alcohol advertising contributes to increased drinking among youth - that is the conclusion of a new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Vol. 160 No.1, January 2006). The study shows that the greater the exposure ... More >>
Booze Barns Galore
Monday, 28 November 2005, 6:04 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
Alcohol Healthwatch points to the lack of price and outlet density controls in response to a growing number of big players planning to compete in New Zealand’s retail liquor market. Both Foodstuffs New Zealand and Woolworths Australia (who recently purchased ... More >>
Call for lower blood alcohol level
Monday, 21 November 2005, 2:10 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
The latest drink-drive blitz in Auckland over the weekend shows that people are not taking the risks of drinking and driving seriously. More >>
Alcohol Taxation: The sharpest tool in the shed
Friday, 18 November 2005, 9:45 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
Alcohol Healthwatch commends the Ministry of Social Development for its call for an increase in the tax on alcohol. More >>
Bargain drinking games at The Warehouse
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:21 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
The latest The Warehouse catalogue advertises a ‘Snakes and Ladders’ drinking game for $14.82 and they also sell a ‘Noughts and Crosses’ drinking game ($9.99). These games can be found in the games and puzzles aisle alongside children’s games such ... More >>
Action needed on alcohol
Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 9:11 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
Alcohol Healthwatch welcomes the World Medical Association (WMA) proposals to reduce the global impact of alcohol-related harm and the New Zealand Medical Association’s (NZMA) support of this. Director Rebecca Williams says that it reflects their recognition ... More >>
Bells ringing for FASD
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 11:28 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
When the bells of Onehunga’s churches ring at 9.09am on Friday the 9th of September they will be the first bells in the world to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. FASD Awareness Day promotes the need for abstinence during ... More >>
Exit Breath Survey 2005
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 9:22 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
Results from the first New Zealand survey of young drinkers leaving on-licensed premises will be launched today. More >>
The Bill will get through!
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 4:56 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
Indications are good for Progressive MP Matt Robson’s private members bill calling for the minimum purchase age for alcohol, along with a range of other measures to control supply to young people and the advertising of alcohol, to progress to Select ... More >>
A Potent Mix
Monday, 23 May 2005, 10:43 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
A report released today by Water Safety New Zealand highlights the need to increase the distance between young people and alcohol consumption. More >>
Debate begins tonight
Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 5:00 pm | Alcohol Healthwatch
Debate on Progressive MP Matt Robson’s private members bill calling for the minimum purchase age for the alcohol to be returned to 20 years and other amendments to the Sale of Liquor Act is on the agenda of Parliament tonight. More >>
