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News: tagged with "alcohol"

• Asian alcohol and drug survey shows more use than previously thought

  Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol and drugs, research, asian health, Report
  Asian Family Services and the New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri are calling for more services that cater to Asian New Zealanders, following the release of a new report showing higher levels of drug use and harm than previo

• One month to lodge your silly season special licence

  Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: alcohol, event, planning
  Waimakariri District Council media release: 16th October 2023 With the silly season around the corner, the Council is reminding anyone hosting an event or party where you’re selling and supplying alcohol to get your licence application sorted

• Pregnancy warning now required on alcoholic drinks

  Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: alcohol, pregnancy, women, harm
  New Zealand Food Safety media release: 1st August 2023 All packaged alcoholic drinks produced from today will need to carry a warning label that alcohol can cause harm to unborn babies

• Temporary alcohol ban to continue in Woolston Village

  Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: alcohol, harm, safety
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 17th May 2023 A temporary alcohol ban in Woolston Village will be continued following a successful six-month trial

• Alcohol ban for Woolston Village

  Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: alcohol, harm, Community
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th December 2022 A temporary alcohol ban for Woolston Village has been backed by Christchurch City Council. The Council agreed at a meeting today that the ban will be introduced for a six month period

• Alcohol and the holidays

  Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, support, harm, alcohol
  2021 has been a pretty stressful year and with the holiday season upon us, many are looking forward to taking time out to relax, be with friends and family and enjoy some summer fun and parties

• Zoom to Noon: Alcohol and other drugs support groups online

  Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol and drugs, gambling, support group, technology
  Zoom to Noon is a series of online alcohol and other drug support groups provided by MHERC as a vehicle to better health and wellbeing. Join the Zoom to Noon support groups. Contact Marc Beecroft at MHERC for more information (021 881 752)

• Research reports on adult alcohol use

  Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: alcohol, research, seminar, Report
  The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) hosted a seminar in Wellington on 25th October 2018 to share findings from new HPA-commissioned research into New Zealand’s mid to older adults’ alcohol use