Initial research shows strong community support for Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy, with early signs it may be reducing levels of alcohol-related harm! Check out the full story from Auckland Council here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/07/e…

"We will continue to miss every meaningful opportunity to reduce or prevent alcohol harm in New Zealand if we continue to allow unbridled access to power for harmful commodity industries." - Andrew Galloway, Executive Director, Alcohol Healthwatch. rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/…

Alcohol is NZ’s most harmful drug, costing $9.1b a year. Restricting outlet numbers reduces harm, but only if we know where outlets are. Right now, we don’t. Alcohol Healthwatch phcc.org.nz/briefing/invis…

Excellent opinion published in yesterday's ODT by our own Sarah Sneyd. She raises concerns around the proposed alcohol law changes in NZ and how they seem to benefit only the alcohol industry. odt.co.nz/opinion/alcoho…

Most of the harm from alcohol is to people other than the drinker. E.g. road deaths, FASD, child maltreatment, family violence. But when we understand all the harms (including cancer), and how our environments are saturated in alcohol – we can better protect the people we love.

Come along to our Public Lecture to hear from leading New Zealand experts who will help shine a light on the truth about alcohol, including Professors Jennie Connor and Taisia Huckle and AHW's Sarah Sneyd. Check out the event page here for more info: lnkd.in/g9Sez56h

Many of us are concerned about the harm alcohol causes: social harms like violence, health issues like addiction, and we now know even small amounts over time can damage our DNA, which can lead to cancer.

Alcohol damages our DNA which can cause cancer, and even cutting down makes a difference.

Survey alert! Researchers from the University of South Australia want to hear what you think of alcohol labels displaying the energy content (calories) on the bottle. Click the link to get involved: unisa.edu.au/research/resea…

Most people want our kids to be free from pressures to drink. We can put higher standards on alcohol that will help protect our kids from harm.

We deserve to make our own informed choice about what we want to drink, including knowing that alcohol causes cancer.