National Drug Policy New Zealand

Alcohol

Public Health Initiatives and Regulation

2009

Ready-to-Drink Beverages - Policy Paper (Mar 2009)
This paper was developed in response to concerns regarding ready-to-drink beverages and assesses the evidence and implications of a selection of potential policy options targeted at ready-to-drink beverages.

2007

Report of the Steering Group of the Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising (May 2007)
The report of the Steering Group of the Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising is now available.

Review of Selected Papers Examining Alcohol Advertising (May 2007)
A review of selected papers examining alcohol advertising. Nine studies were provided by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the steering group set up to review the regulation of alcohol advertising in New Zealand. These studies were assessed for their suitability to base policy on.

Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising: Summary of Results of the Consultation Process (May 2007)
A summary of the results of the consultation process for the Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising.

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2006

Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising: Information for Stakeholders (Sep 2006)
Consultation on the Review of the Regulation of Alcohol Advertising. Note: Consultation period closed on 31 October 2006.

Multi-agency Review of the Regulatory Framework for Alcohol Advertising (Jan 2006)
This report outlines details of the multi-agency review of the regulatory framework for advertising.

Management of Alcohol at Large-scale Sports Fixtures and Other Public Events (Jan 2006)
A literature review on alcohol-related harm at large-scale public events, and strategies that could prevent and reduce such harm.

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2005

The Impact of Enforcement on Intoxication and Alcohol Related Harm (www.police.govt.nz) (Nov 2005)
The Impact of Enforcement on Intoxication and Alcohol Related Harm is a Wellington-based study testing the effectiveness of liquor licensing laws by police and regulatory officials in keeping drinking environments safe, and reducing liquor abuse and sales to minors.

Wellington City Liquor Control Bylaw: Evaluation Report (Aug 2005)
Wellington City Liquor Control Bylaw: Evaluation Report, published by New Zealand Police, considers the effect of liquor bans in Wellington City. It studies the impact of the bylaw, and draws lessons about how to increase the effectiveness of liquor bans. Issuing warnings for the majority of breaches could be holding back the crime prevention potential of liquor bans.

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2004

Banning the Bottle (May 2004)
How effective are liquor control bans? This research paper assesses their impacts in New Zealand.

Planning for the Sale of Alcohol - A Review of Research and Policy (Mar 2004)
This paper is one of two publications exploring issues and opportunities in planning for licensed premises that may contribute to the reduction of local alcohol-related harm.The aim of both this Review of Research and Policy, and the Issues paper below, is to present evidence, analysis and useful suggestions for consideration by local governments, public health units and communities.

Planning for the Sale of Alcohol (Mar 2004)
An issues paper for the Ministry of Health prepared by the NZ Drug Foundation.

Strengthening Drug Education in School Communities: Best Practice Handbook and A Practical Guide (www.myd.govt.nz) (2004)
The Best Practice Handbook for Design, Delivery and Evaluation Years 7-13 is for principals, health teachers, drug education providers and funders of drug education. In addition A Practical Guide provides a quick reference tool. The aim is to strengthen the effectiveness of the curriculum-based approach to drug education.

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2003

Public Health Services Handbook Service Specification for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Related Harm (May 2003)
A guide to how the Ministry of Health funds public health services. Part Three outlines Service Specifications which form the basis of funding agreements with providers.

Effective Drug Education for Young People: A Literature Review and Analysis (www.myd.govt.nz) (2003)
As part of the Government's Action Plan on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs, a literature review was commissioned. It covered drug education for young people, families and communities. Its purpose was to identify and encourage evidence-based best practice for drug education.

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2002

Tackling Alcohol-related Offences and Disorder in New Zealand (Nov 2002)
Alcohol-related crime, disorder and nuisance cause concern in many New Zealand communities, leading to periodic calls for tougher enforcement of liquor laws by police. Most recently, anxiety has been expressed about increased youth access to alcohol, after the lowering of the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol to 18 years. Preliminary data indicates that this change has led to an increase in underage drinking, particularly in public places, and an associated rise in alcohol-related disorder.

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2000

Alcohol Accords: Getting Results - A Practical Guide for Accord Partners (May 2000)
An Alcohol Accord, properly managed, can produce a safer community together with specific benefits for the partners contributing to it. This guide gives practical advice and information to set up and maintain an Accord.

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1999

Advice for Purchasing Strategy on Public Health Issues: Alcohol Harm Reduction (Aug 1999)
Advice to the Health Funding Authority by the Alcohol and Public Health Research Unit.

Alcohol: The Public Health Commission's Advice to the Minister of Health 1993-1994
A copy of this report is held in the Ministry of Health's library and can be interloaned through your local public library.