The other agencies involved are:

 

Ministry of Justice


New Zealand Police


Law Commission


NZ Transport Agency


The role of public health

Public health has a legal (statutory) role in making sure alcohol-related impacts and harms are minimised across the motu. This is an important step towards growing a healthy and equitable society in Aotearoa.

  • The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 requires the Medical Officer of Health (public health), Council and New Zealand Police to report on all alcohol licence applications.
  • Public health collects data on alcohol availability and promotion to understand how alcohol is impacting our communities and how we can reduce alcohol-related harm.
  • Public health informs and engages decision makers to make sure policy and legislation reflects current evidence on alcohol and alcohol-related harm.
  • Public health raises awareness of the impact that alcohol has on all sectors and across communities.
    Find out more about Health New Zealand's work to achieve Pae Ora (health futures) through alcohol harm prevention.

Amohia Te Wairoa

Alcohol