Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 12:05 pm
Alcohol Action NZ applauds the major structural changes
to the health sector announced today by the government,
because they herald a change to the sale and purchase of
alcohol.
Alcohol use is a major determinant of health
but the commercial entities that produce, distribute, market
and sell alcohol are very lightly regulated in New Zealand.
These industries have not been held accountable in any way
for the harm that they cause.
Further, this
alcohol-related harm is disproportionately experienced by
Māori and contributes to inequities in many aspects of
life, including physical and mental health.
The
rational, evidence-based policy responses to harm from