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Toolkit For LG To Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 3:59 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) has produced a toolkit, in consultation with Local Government New Zealand, to assist local authorities in planning for alcohol in their area. More >>
‘Drink Pub Dry’ Challenge Illegal
Friday, 18 November 2005, 10:44 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Pubs seeking to attract patrons with offers of cheap booze over a short time period have been sent a stern warning that such practices will not be tolerated, says the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Pacific People More Likely To Be Non-Drinkers
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 3:14 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Pacific adults and Pacific young people are more likely to be non drinkers compared with other ethnicities, according to the results of a survey released today by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Maori drink less binge more
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:57 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Mäori are less likely to be regular drinkers but when they do drink they tend to drink heavily, according to results of a survey released today by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Binge Drinking Culture Recognised
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 10:43 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
New Zealanders are increasingly recognising the existence of a binge drinking culture in this country and are starting to recognise the link between drunkenness and the range of harms that result, says Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) Chief Executive ... More >>
Kick Drunks Out; Don’t Fence Families In
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 11:12 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
An easy solution to protect families and the hundreds of others who wish to enjoy sporting events without being hassled by drunks would be for the stadiums to simply comply with the law and refuse to serve intoxicated people, says the Alcohol Advisory ... More >>
High Court Endorses ALAC CPO Guidelines
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 11:52 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) has welcomed a High Court ruling saying minors may lie about their age during controlled purchase operations (CPOs) operations to test compliance with laws against selling alcohol to minors. More >>
No Alcohol During Pregnancy Says ALAC
Friday, 2 September 2005, 12:01 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) says it is horrified but not surprised at new research showing Australian women fail to recognise the dangers of drinking while pregnant. More >>
$2000 Fine For Supplying Alcohol To Minors
Friday, 29 July 2005, 1:41 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Adults who buy alcohol for under 18s are not only grossly irresponsible but also risk prosecution and a fine of up to $2000, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
Tragedy A Wake-Up Call For Bar Managers And Owners
Friday, 8 April 2005, 10:51 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Bar owners and bar managers have to take responsibility for what happens on their premises, says the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Hui to combat alcohol related harm amongst Mäori
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 11:56 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
A hui to set up a kaumatua group to help combat alcohol and other related problems among local Mäori is to be held in Gisborne this week. More >>
Injury burden from alcohol
Monday, 7 February 2005, 12:04 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Prevention of alcohol-related injury should be a major focus of preventive efforts, given that more than 70 percent of the years of life lost from alcohol use is due to injury, says new research commissioned by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
No health benefits from alcohol before middle age
Monday, 7 February 2005, 12:02 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
There are no health benefits of drinking alcohol before middle age, according to new research released today by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
ALAC On Right Path
Friday, 21 January 2005, 3:42 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) focus on excessive per occasion alcohol consumption validates similar moves already underway in New Zealand, says the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC). More >>
Snapshot Of Young Peoples’ Alcohol Use
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 11:14 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
More than a quarter of secondary school students who drink report getting into trouble and/or doing something they would not normally do as a result, according to a new report. More >>
LLA Decision Disappointing
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 11:44 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Sellers of alcohol do not have to judge the age of customers; rather they have to check for proof, says the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Alcohol and Drugs in NZ – An Asian Perspective
Saturday, 6 November 2004, 4:48 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Asians living in New Zealand do not use alcohol and drug services to any great extent, according to a new publication launched today. More >>
Are you up for it?
Tuesday, 26 October 2004, 12:26 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) is urging New Zealand drinkers to take a short quiz to see if their drinking is putting them at risk of alcohol-related harm right now, or in the future. More >>
Focus On Drunks Welcomed
Tuesday, 19 October 2004, 4:13 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) is welcoming the Wellington police’s crackdown on licensed premises serving drunks. More >>
New Programme For At Risk Youth
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 3:03 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
A new programme to assist young people at risk of alcohol or drug-related problems was launched today by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
