Amid concerns that children are exposed to thousands of alcohol advertisements during sport broadcasts, the Brewers Association claims there is no link or very little link between alcohol advertising and alcohol misuse, including underage drinking.

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...

Risky and high risk drinking by young people and underage drinkers has become a major public health issue. This report investigates the data on consumption patterns and evidence supporting the government's proposed increase in excise, which the committee supports in the context of a range of measures undertaken or to be considered to address harmful...