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Dr Ellie Cannon’s Practical Tips To Support Responsible Drinking

Monday, 7 October 2024, 10:41 am | NZABC

“Dr Ellie’s tips for drinking responsibly are aimed at adults who choose to drink, designed to be easily understood, and are applicable for various contexts, including New Zealand”, said NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) executive director Virginia ... More >>

Stats NZ And OECD Alcohol Data Show A Long-Term Trend To Moderation

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:55 pm | NZABC

Recent data from Stats NZ* highlights record low levels of alcohol consumption. Additionally, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that Kiwis drink below the OECD average. More >>

Study Finds Reduced Heart Disease Risk With Responsible Drinking

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 10:59 am | NZABC

A recent ‘Burden of Proof’ study summarises and evaluates the evidence on alcohol consumption’s effects on coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease) has been published in the journal ‘Nature Communications.’ More >>

Wellington Bar Owners’ Plight Exposes The Interventionist Approach Of Licensing Agencies In Alcohol Licensing Regime

Friday, 13 October 2023, 1:12 pm | NZABC

“Recent publicity of Wellington Bar owners concerns over the litigious approach to alcohol licencing highlights widespread licencing problems faced by small businesses across New Zealand.” says NZABC Committee member and Brewers Association of NZ ... More >>

Strengthening Community Involvement In Licensing Decisions Is A Good Idea But This Proposed New Law Is Not The Answer

Friday, 9 June 2023, 8:25 am | NZABC

The Justice Select Committee has reported back on the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Bill. This Bill singled out licensing as a focus to strengthen community involvement and to reduce alcohol harm. “The beer, wines and ... More >>

NZ Alcohol Beverage Council: Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan's Alcohol Law Change

Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:45 pm | NZABC

The NZABC welcomes Justice Minister, Hon Kiritapu Allan’s announcement today of a two stage review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. “We look forward to engaging and participating in the coming debate on the effectiveness of our alcohol laws,” ... More >>

NZABC Welcomes Drawing Of Alcohol Bill

Thursday, 30 June 2022, 5:42 pm | NZABC

The New Zealand Alcohol Beverages Council has welcomed the drawing of Green MP Chloe Swarbrick’s private members Bill in parliament today ( Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill ). “There has been a lot already said publicly ... More >>

Alcohol price hike won’t stop harmful drinking

Thursday, 16 August 2018, 11:39 am | NZABC

Hiking the price of alcohol to account for harmful drinking will just load more cost onto reasonable drinkers while having little effect on those making poor drinking choices, says the New Zealand Alcohol Beverages Association. More >>

Appeal over angle of shelves appalling waste of public money

Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 12:43 pm | NZABC

An appalling waste of public time, money and energy is how the Alcohol Beverage Council is describing a decision by the Manawatu Medical Officer of Health to appeal to the High Court over the angle of shelving in a Dannevirke supermarket. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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