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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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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