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Posted in Alcohol in churches

Alcohol can be a sensitive issue in church as it links to its consequences such as intoxication, violence and sexual abuse.

Please take into account of both the biblical and religious context around alcohol 
as these are the core beliefs and values of every churches.
You also need to understand and appreciate the importance of those beliefs and mission of a church.

 Health promotion programmes delivered in Pacific church setting are recommended [see here, here, and here] to:

  • be culturally appropriate and holistic; 
  • be flexible in term of design inorder to cater for the diverse needs of Pacific ethnic groups; 
  • be based on the stories and narratives that are integral to the life of each Pacific community; 
  • have a working partnership between Pacific communities and service providers/government;
  • take into account the wide range of harms created by alcohol misuse in the Pacific community; 
  • involve consultation with the whole Pacific community, including church and community leaders and youth.

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Posted in Alcohol in churches
"Alcohol is not a traditional part of the Pacific islands’ culture. 
It was introduced to the Pacific by Western visitors such as whalers, traders and sailors, and rapidly adopted by Pacific men."
(Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand & Ministry of Health, 1997)

A significantly lower proportion of Pacific people drink alcohol when compared to non-Pacific people. However, those who drink do so more hazardously than non-Pacific drinkers. 

In the 2018 Census, 77% of Pacific people said they were associated with a religion or a religious group. Pacific people have strong social and cultural ties with their family, churches and community. Active involvement in church protects young Pacific people from binge drinking.

Churches are a good setting to engage Pacific people in activities to enhance wellbeing. 


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Posted in Alcohol in sports and other clubs

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Posted in Alcohol in sports and other clubs

Clubs can provide an important place for building knowledge and skills, fitness and physical activity, cultural or artistic expression as well as social connection. Clubs often provide essential facilities and activities for children and young people so it is important to ensure these environments are safe and supportive of good health and well-being.

However, alcohol consumption can sometimes undermine these benefits and threaten the viability of the club. For example, problems can arise if one or more of the members are bringing their problematic drinking into the club environment, spectators are drinking prior to and/or during the game, or after-match functions or club events involve heavy drinking.

Here''s what you need to know before taking action.


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Posted in Alcohol in sports and other clubs

Participation in sport is very popular in New Zealand, across all ages. Some people play sport, others volunteer as coaches, trainers, etc.

The importance of sport in the culture of New Zealand highlights the role of clubs in providing a healthy environment, especially for children and young people.

Sport is a primary vehicle for the promotion of alcohol in New Zealand. Many professional teams in New Zealand are sponsored by alcohol companies.

Players who receive alcohol sponsorship are more likely to drink heavily. 

Many clubs in New Zealand are licensed to sell alcohol; the management of alcohol in these settings needs extra care given the presence of young people.

Sports clubs can take important action to reduce harm to their participants, but also help to change the wider drinking culture.

Participation in sport is popular

In a large survey of New Zealand adults in 2015, 4 out of 10 (44.4%) persons reported that they were members of one or more clubs, gyms or recreational centres. Almost 1,000,000 adults volunteered in sport and recreation, and over one in ten adults took on the role of a coach / trainer /teacher / instructor.

In a 2011 survey of New Zealand children and adolescents (5-18 years), 60% of boys and 50% of girls belonged to a sports club. Four out of every ten volunteered in sports activities. 

In relation to 15-18 year olds, 51% of boys and 47% of girls belonged to a sport club in the past year.

The importance of sport in the culture of New Zealand highlights the role of clubs in providing a health-promoting setting. The importance of sports clubs as a setting to reduce alcohol consumption is highlighted in the World Health Organisation Global Alcohol Strategy. 


Relationship between sport and heavy drinking

Many adults who are involved in sport, whether participants or spectators, are heavy drinkers. Among sportspeople, heavy drinking is also associated with other risky behaviours such as drink-driving, unprotected and unplanned sex and antisocial behaviour.

A systematic review of sponsorship studies found that all studies reported positive associations between exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship and self-reported alcohol consumption, but the statistical significance of results varied. Two studies found indirect exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship was associated with increased levels of drinking amongst schoolchildren, and five studies found a positive association between direct alcohol sports sponsorship and hazardous drinking amongst adult sportspeople.

The relationship between heavy alcohol use and sports participation is complex. As mentioned in the Advertising and Sponsorship section, sport is a primary vehicle for the promotion of alcohol in New Zealand.


Relationship between alcohol sports sponsorship and heavy drinking 

Alcohol industry sports sponsorship has been shown to play a role in increasing binge drinking among those who participate in sport clubs/events.

In a study of New Zealand sportspeople, 48% reported that they received sponsorship from an alcohol sponsor and 47% indicated that they received free and/or discounted alcohol products. New Zealand players who received sponsorship at the individual, team and/or club level were found to be more likely to drink hazardously than those who do not receive sponsorship. In particular, those who received free and/or discounted alcohol and/or felt that they should go to the sponsor's pub/club to drink were also more likely to drink hazardously. These results have also been found in Australia, whereby sports players who receive sponsorship were found to be more likely to be hazardous drinkers than those who did not.

Sponsorship in sports clubs may take several forms:

  • Sponsors can place alcohol advertising on sports people's clothing, clubrooms, websites, etc;
  • Sponsors can negotiate sole pourage and/or brand rights for a sports club;
  • Sponsored sportspeople may feel a duty to visit the sponsor's’ establishment with friends and supporters after games or practices, and/or drink the sponsor’s products.

Clubs as a supplier of alcohol

Many sports clubs have a liquor licence.  As such, as a licensed premises they also present a risk for alcohol-related harm. Rather than being a place to promote health and wellbeing, a sports club may present a risk for hazardous drinking. In a New Zealand study of Pacific adolescent drinkers, participating in a sports team or sports club outside of school was found to increase the likelihood that an adolescent reported binge drinking.

Sports clubs can reduce the risk of hazardous drinking by its members if they:

  • Prohibit free or cheap alcohol promotions (e.g. happy hour promotions)
  • Prohibit drinking games
  • Prohibit the sale of alcohol via roaming sale in stands
  • Restrict/cease alcohol-related sponsorship

Click here to go to the References page 


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Posted in Alcohol in workplaces

It is great that you want to take action in this important setting. You can make a real difference to New Zealand's drinking culture. Read more below.


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Posted in Alcohol in workplaces

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to protect employees and others. Responsibilities fall on both employers and employees.

Please visit WorkSafe for more information. 

There are lots of great examples of alcohol policies in the next section: Take Action Now.



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Posted in Alcohol in workplaces

Workplaces can play a major role in changing our drinking culture and protecting employees from harm.

In 2008/09, 25% of New Zealand drinkers said they had consumed alcohol in the workplace or at meetings.

Less than 10% of drinkers in a 2012/13 survey said that they had worked while under the influence of alcohol in the last 12 months. This was higher among some ethnic groups. 

In 2008 it was estimated that 147,500 adults take one or more days off work or school due to their alcohol use (males more than females). A total of 84,400 adults reported experiencing harmful effects on their work, study or employment because of alcohol.

The estimated annual average cost of lost productivity per employee is estimated to be NZ$1097.71 (NZ$209.62 absenteeism, NZ$888.09 presenteeism) and NZ$134.62 per employer. At a population level this equates to approximately NZ$1.65 billion per year.

In New Zealand, employers have legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to protect workers from health and safety risks and minimise hazards.


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Posted in 1. Alcohol in public places

Many communities are taking action to address drinking in public places. Here's how you can take action.


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Posted in 1. Alcohol in public places

Councils develop alcohol bans, Police enforce them

Councils have the powers to address concerns about disorderly behaviour and criminal offending that arises from alcohol being consumed in public places.

They can develop Alcohol Control bylaws (also known as alcohol/liquor bans or alcohol-free zones). These specify the time and day when the consumption and possession of alcohol in the public place is prohibited. For the legislation relevant to these bylaws please click here.

These bylaws may be permanent (until the bylaw is reviewed) or temporary (to cover an event or particular time period).

For example, an Alcohol Ban may cover a town centre, a park or public reserve, or a car park, and can be 24/7 or for certain times of day/night.  A ban can also be put in place for a special event like a concert or other public event such as sport/game.

It is necessary for the Council to consult with its residents when creating such a bylaw.


Breaches of alcohol bans

The Police are the agency with the authority to enforce alcohol bans. They are given powers of arrest, search and seizure in relation to breaches of alcohol bans.

Breaches are dealt with by way of infringement notices – i.e. a fine of $250. This generally means that issues can be dealt with promptly. However, if there are other matters of concern to the Police other responses may be pursued. For more information on Police powers in relation to alcohol bans, please click here.


Consumption of alcohol by minors in a public place

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 also addresses the consumption of alcohol in public places. The Act makes is an offence for those under 18 years (unaccompanied by their legal parent or guardian) to consume alcohol in a public place, please visit the Police website for more information. This offence is subject to a $200 fine.


Working together to create alcohol-free spaces

It is also possible to take community action to create spaces alcohol-free without using an Alcohol Control Bylaw. The owners of the spaces can be asked that no alcohol is brought into or consumed in the space.


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