Taking action on alcohol

National has overhauled New Zealand’s out dated alcohol laws and passed new legislation through its final reading. This is the first time in more than two decades Parliament has restricted, rather than relaxed, our drinking laws.

This Government has delivered a wide range of measures to reduce alcohol-related harm in our families and communities.

We’ve also been conscious to take a balanced approach that doesn’t unfairly penalise responsible and moderate drinkers.

Our new laws provide tools to help central and local government, communities, and parents.

We know that legislation alone will not turn around our binge-drinking problem. But National has remained committed to addressing New Zealand’s binge-drinking culture, and reducing alcohol-related harm. Our reforms can, and will, support a culture change.

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