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Snorting Alcohol For Quick High Dangerous
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 2:30 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
If New Zealanders pick up on snorting alcohol for a quick high, this will just add to the problems caused by New Zealand’s culture of binge drinking, says the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC). More >>
Party hard but party responsibly
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 3:54 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The AXA International Sevens organisers and Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) are urging Sevens fans to party hard but party responsibly this weekend. More >>
Alcohol and drug issues affecting Mäori debated
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 3:48 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Mäori alcohol and drug practitioners and those working to improve alcohol and drug outcomes for Mäori are urged to attend this month’s national hui in Rotorua. More >>
Role models on and off the field
Tuesday, 20 January 2004, 9:40 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Sports people need to be aware that they are role models both on and off the field, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
Work to reduce alcohol-related harm must continue
Friday, 21 November 2003, 6:17 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) hopes the withdrawal of funding for Safer Communities Councils will not halt community work on reducing alcohol-related harm. More >>
Hui Whakakotahi 2004– Coming Together as One
Friday, 14 November 2003, 11:11 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) is holding a national summit to help Mäori whänau identify and respond to alcohol-related issues facing their communities. More >>
ALAC urges Courts to use full range of powers
Thursday, 13 November 2003, 1:32 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council is calling for the District Courts to use the full range of powers and sanctions available to them under the Sale of Liquor Act. More >>
Don’t Serve Drunks says ALAC
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 3:56 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The liquor industry has been jolted this week into addressing the issue of selling alcohol to minors, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
New Zealand drinking culture under fire from ALAC
Monday, 29 September 2003, 6:42 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Alcohol-fuelled Incidents at Alexandra’s blossom festival over the weekend demonstrate yet again the need to change New Zealand binge drinking culture, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
Binge Drinkers Risk Death
Wednesday, 24 September 2003, 2:26 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Binge drinkers, whether they are adults or young people, are risking their lives, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day Tuesday
Monday, 8 September 2003, 10:32 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council is warning pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant to avoid all alcohol. More >>
Teenagers gather for youth workshop on alcohol
Friday, 29 August 2003, 10:49 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Some 20 teenagers from around the country are gathering in Wellington this weekend to discuss ways of reducing alcohol-related harm amongst young people. More >>
Teen binging a major concern
Thursday, 28 August 2003, 11:48 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council’s latest teen drinking survey shows some “positive shifts” in New Zealand teenagers’ drinking behaviour, says ALAC’s acting Chief Executive Officer Paula Snowden. More >>
Adults pivotal to reducing harmful teen drinking
Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 10:57 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
New Zealand has a drinking culture where harmful drinking patterns and intoxication are not only accepted, but also in some instances aspired to, says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
More asking for ID before supplying alcohol
Thursday, 7 August 2003, 10:33 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council today welcomed the results of a survey that shows a significant reduction in the number of Auckland off-licensed premises supplying alcohol to 18-year-olds without asking for proof of age. More >>
Alcohol Advisory Council On Advertising Rules
Friday, 1 August 2003, 3:16 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council says the tightening of the rules governing liquor advertising will enable greater scrutiny and control over advertising that targets young people. More >>
Super Light Spirits
Thursday, 22 May 2003, 4:34 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
The Alcohol Advisory Council is disappointed to see the emergence of super light spirits specifically designed to beat the recent increase in alcohol excise tax. More >>
ALAC Welcomes Government’ Move to Reduce Harm
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:02 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Price policy is proven internationally to be the most effective tool in reducing alcohol-related harm according to the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand. More >>
Adults move to address youth drinking
Monday, 24 March 2003, 5:11 pm | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Adults must take a close look at their own behaviour when it comes to alcohol and think before pointing the finger at young people says the Alcohol Advisory Council. More >>
Alac Says No To Loosening Up Of Liquor Advertising
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 8:02 am | The Alcohol Advisory Council
Freeing up current rules around liquor advertising codes won’t help New Zealand’s current heavy drinking culture says the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand. More >>
