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Communities can make a difference!

We believe that it takes both strong laws and community action to reduce alcohol-related harm in our country.

Communities are part of the solution - everyone can take action that addresses the needs of their community.

On this site you can find:

  • Accurate information about how alcohol use affects New Zealand communities
  • Tips to help you mobilise community support to reduce alcohol-related harm
  • Helpful tools and resources to make the process of community action a little bit easier

Or choose an action area below

TODO - establish design of these links (too much info?)

Alcohol Licensing

Using data and research to support your action
Object to an off-licence application
Object to an on-licence application
Object to a club licence application
Object to a special licence application
Make a complaint about a licensed premises
References (Alcohol Licensing)
Types of Licences
Relevant sections of SSAA 2012
Role of key authorities and agencies

Local Alcohol Policies

Have your say on a Local Alcohol Policy
References (Local Alcohol Policies)
Effective Local Alcohol Policy Guidelines
Role of key authorities and agencies

Alcohol in schools / tertiary settings

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Young People

Support young people to be alcohol-free
Alcohol supplied by licensed premises
Parents supplying alcohol
Alcohol supplied by others
If consumption occurs - Supervise its use
Where to get help
Change our alcohol laws to protect young people
Trends in adolescent drinking in New Zealand
Harms from drinking in adolescence
Alcohol availability and adolescent drinking
Factors that protect young people from drinking and harm

Alcohol in workplaces

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Advertising & Sponsorship

TV, radio, billboards, magazines, social media, etc
TV and radio programmes
Our homes
Supermarkets
Licensed premises
Public transport
Our community
Alcohol sponsorship
Change the law on advertising, sponsorship, marketing

Alcohol and pregnancy

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Alcohol in sports and other clubs

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Price & Promotion

The price of alcohol
Irresponsible promotion - including discounting
Irresponsible promotion - alcohol areas in supermarkets

Places & Events

Alcohol in public places
Alcohol at public events
Alcohol and the great outdoors
References - Places & Events

Alcohol in the Marae

Case for change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Risky Drinking

What is low-risk drinking?
Alcohol use disorders (abuse, dependence)
Binge drinking / intoxication
Drink driving
References - Risky Drinking (including alcohol & pregnancy)

Alcohol in churches

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study

Alcohol in the home

Case for Change
Get Prepared
Take Action
Case Study