Alcohol
HARM
Across Tāmaki Makaurau rates of, and inequities in, alcohol consumption and harm are significant, unjust and preventable.
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Average number of alcohol retailers 2km from home, across Tāmaki Makaurau
Hazardous Drinking
by DHB %
Auckland 19%
Counties Manukau 17%
Waitematā 12%
17%
Alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries with an alcohol test above the limit or refused (average)
Taking Action
Taking strong action on alcohol will reduce the injuries from our other focus areas – transport and falls.
To reduce the harm from alcohol, particularly among groups that experience inequities, we need to address three main factors:
· The low price of alcohol
· The high availability of alcohol
· The advertising of alcohol
The Safety Collective is advocating to reduce the amount of advertising at places (e.g. bottle stores) that sell alcohol. To do this, we are using the opportunity of the review of the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signage Bylaw 2015. The review will be considering “an effective option to specifically regulate signage related to off-licence alcohol stores to reduce community exposure to alcohol brand and retailer advertising in Auckland”. Local boards will be asked for their views on this as the review proceeds.
Click here to view the Safety Collective's strategic plan for reducing alcohol harm November 2023 to June 2024.
