The council first began drafting a local alcohol policy (LAP) in 2013, but in 2014, the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority recommended councils halt their development.
Friday, July 12, 2024“For too long we haven’t been able to have a voice,” a South Auckland leader says of the control of booze sales in his area.
Friday, July 12, 2024Documents obtained by RNZ under the Official Information Act show police estimate the harm from alcohol to be about $7.8 billion a year, compared to $1.8 billion for illegal drugs.
Monday, June 3, 2024Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu were the leaders in making the initial submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.
Monday, March 25, 2024A public event with entry by koha will see Joe Walsh speak about his life and recovery from addiction.
Friday, March 22, 2024A first-of-its-kind study has revealed small-town New Zealanders are bigger boozers than city dwellers.
Monday, March 18, 2024A Facebook reel showing rubbish in Waiohika believed to have been dumped by Rhythm and Vines festival-goers has caused outrage among Gisborne residents.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024Marissa Lewis has survived drug and alcohol addictions, self-harm, a massive overdose, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and bullying.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023"It has been a long time coming and another hard-fought battle,"
Friday, August 25, 2023