A new programme looking to tackle alcohol and drug issues amongst Māori and Pasifika teens was launched in Auckland. The pilot, called Ease Up, will be delivered by Emerge Aotearoa in collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
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West Auckland weighs up its liquor laws
There has been growing demand from the local community of West Auckland to make alcohol more accessible for purchase. However, it is acknowledged that the current restrictions have their benefits.
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"Fat, useless, ugly- I should've died"- the rise of digital self-harm
A new report by NetSafe on NZ teenagers and 'digital self-harm' has raised serious concerns, highlighting the need to support rangatahi in online spaces. One online Māori blogger says she's not surprised by the findings.
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NewsAlcohol consultation "failing Māori communities"
Māori voices are not being meaningfully engaged with when it comes to liquor licensing legislation, new research from the University of Otago.
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Tokomaru Bay community call for liquor ban
The Tokomaru Bay community have had enough and a proposal could lead to a bylaw that would ban drinking in public areas.
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Compulsory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
The government has announced that pregnancy warning labels on alcohol will become compulsory in New Zealand.
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Warriors join forces to reward responsible drivers
Last night the New Zealand Police, Auckland Transport and the Vodafone Warriors joined forces for an alcohol prevention operation. More than three thousand vehicles were stopped and those driving responsibly received an interesting surprise.
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Raetihi set to host four-day addiction wānanga
A team of 20 drug and alcohol rehabilitation experts - including former addicts - are bringing an intensive four-day addiction workshop to Raetihi.
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Booze-free NZers raise $420k to fight cancer
Sober New Zealanders throughout Dry July have raised almost half a million dollars for people affected by cancer. Social media personality Leah Pao has given up alcohol in honour of her own family members who’ve battled with the disease.
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New Zealand Drug Foundation want the minimum price for alcohol
The New Zealand Drug Foundation backs Scotland's stance on implementing a minimum price for alcohol and is encouraging New Zealand to do the same.
