NZNO has formally endorsed the Alcohol Action NZ Campaign which was launched in 2009.
The campaign aims to reduce the social, economic and health burden and costs from alcohol, which are significant in New Zealand.
Upcoming Forum: The Politics of Alcohol
06 July 2011
Te Papa, Wellington
The Politics of Alcohol - Imagine NZ without Alcohol Damage
Note the low registration fees for this conference.
Last year Alcohol Action’s conference, "Alcohol Causes Violence”, resulted in a significant shift of publicity on alcohol as both a law and order issue and a health problem. The conference helped sharpen the public debate about the urgent need for alcohol law reform.
This year we’re heading into a general election. Alongside a lineup of top-class speakers from NZ and overseas, the conference will feature spokespeople from the main political parties, each informing us of their party’s stance on alcohol law reform.
If you haven’t yet registered, take a look at the attached flier and registration form. Note the very affordable fees.
Conference Flyer (PDF)
Registration form (Word)
Overview of the Alcohol Action NZ Campaign
The campaign is focused around a set of evidence-based solutions identified in the seminal WHO sponsored publication Alcohol: no ordinary commodity (Barbour, Caetano, Casswell et al, 2003).
The solutions are collectively being referred to as the “5 + Solution”:
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Increase the price
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Increase the purchase age
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Decrease the accessibility
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Decrease the marketing/advertising
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Increase drink-driving surveillance
Plus increase intervention opportunities for regular heavy drinkers.
The campaign is led by Dr Doug Sellman, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Addiction Medicine, National Addiction Centre.
A nationwide series of lectures will be delivered in 30 towns and cities from Kaitaia to Invercargill during September to November to raise support for the campaign which brings together health, social welfare, police, councils, iwi, churches and other organisations.
The health and social impact of alcohol use and abuse is seen in every sector of health and nursing.
It is a leading cause of poverty. This campaign fits with NZNO’s strategic aims around health policy, ethical partnerships with community and consumer groups, establishing a strong public image and opposing injustice and inequality wherever it impacts on the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
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