This snapshot about the harms of alcohol shows Aucklanders perform substantially worse than other New Zealanders, particularly: 

• The rate of alcohol-related crashes for Auckland drivers is 28% above the national rate

• Eight per cent of adult Auckland drinkers consume more than eight drinks in a typical session, compared to a national average of 6.5%

• Hospital admissions that can be attributed to alcohol in Auckland are 11% higher than the national rate.