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15 Nov 2021: PROOF | Documentary about NZ's drinking culture | RNZ - Two years ago Guyon Espiner stopped drinking. Now, the award-winning journalist and podcast-maker has made a documentary about New Zealand's drinking culture and the alcohol industry.

15 Nov 2021: FANNZ Update

4 Nov 2021: Media - Study shows alcohol sold at pocket money prices
Document - Cheap drinks: An exploratory audit of alcohol prices at off -licences across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. July 2021

27 Oct 2021: Submission - Consultation on alcohol signs and advertising at liquor stores in Auckland

5 Oct 2021: FANNZ Update

CLOSED
Aucklanders – we need your help.

Auckland Council is currently asking for public feedback on signs and advertising at liquor stores. Consultation closes October 27. Please take two minutes to have your say on this important issue.

We know that liquor stores can be an eyesore in the environment, with their huge posters and numerous signs. This can impact the way that communities feel about where they live, reducing community wellbeing.

We also know that liquor stores often feature images of alcohol brands, products and drinking occasions. Children, young people and persons with alcohol use disorders are vulnerable to these forms of advertising, increasing alcohol-related harm.

Restricting signs and advertising at liquor stores is a win-win. We can create healthier, fairer environments that support Aucklanders to drink less and reap the amazing benefits.

Please go to https://www.protectourfuture.org.nz/ to have your say. Thank you for your support.

29 Sept 2021: Media - Commissioners show leadership on FASD by invoking statutory mandate

28 Sept 2021 - Report of the Disability Rights Commissioner and Children’s Commissioner to the Prime Minister Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Call to Action

27 Sept 2021: Media - DHBs call for stronger action on alcohol will improve health and equity

21 Sept 2021: FANNZ Update

9 Sept 2021: Webinar - Watch the video: FASD AWARENESS DAY 2021 AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

9 Sept 2021: Factsheet - Prenatal alcohol exposure and lifelong impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

9 Sept 2021: Media- Global message to prevent harm from drinking during pregnancy

FASD AWARENESS DAY: ONLINE EVENT Thursday 9 September, 8.50am – 9:50am
via ZOOM

Kia ora koutou,

Due to COVID-19, we have had to cancel the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day hui at the University of Auckland Waipapa Marae.

However, we are pleased to announce that, together with the University of Auckland, we will mark FASD Awareness Day with a short online event via zoom. This Thursday, 9th September, from 8:50am to 9:50am.

We are honoured to have the following guest speakers for the event:

Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft
Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero
FASD-CAN (Care Action Network)

We apologise for the short notice but hope you can join us to hear from our guest speakers and take a moment of reflection at 9:09am - the ninth minute, of the ninth hour, of the ninth day, of the ninth month - to symbolise the nine months of pregnancy in which to grow a healthy baby - and to reflect on those who are already living with FASD and need our support.

The zoom link is https://auckland.zoom.us/j/91757149485

Feel free to wear your red shoes to acknowledge the day. Upload a photo of your shoes and read more information about how you can support FASD Day and Awareness Month at https://www.actionpoint.org.nz/fasd.

1 Sept 2021: Factsheet - Taking action on alcohol outlet signage: improving amenity and preventing harm

FANNZ Update 8.9.21

FANNZ Update 27.8.21

POSTPONED: 3 Aug 2021: Invitation - FASD Action Plan 2016-2019. Where to from here?
Thursday 9 September, 8.30am – 4.30pm Waipapa Marae, University of Auckland 16 Wynyard Street, Auckland

FANNZ Update 13.7.21

Jun 2021: E-news

21 Apr 2021: FANNZ Update Call for Whānau research participants (Pdf)

22 Mar 2021: FANNZ Update

18 Mar 2021: E-news

9 Mar 2021: Evidence-based alcohol policies: Building a fairer and healthier future for Aotearoa New Zealand

25 Feb 2021: Salvation Army and Public Health Experts alarm at increases in high-strength alcohol on our shelves

19 Feb 2021: Fact Sheet - Alcohol Marketing

19 Feb 2021: NZMJ - Ineffective, meaningless, inequitable: analysis of complaints to a voluntary alcohol advertising code

19 Feb 2021: Media - Ineffective voluntary code for alcohol advertising must be scrapped

20 Jan 2021: FANNZ Update

16 Dec 2020: FANNZ Update

16 Dec 2020: Document - Analysis of complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority Code for Advertising and Promotion of Alcohol: 2017-2020

16 Dec 2020: Media - Voluntary advertising Code prioritises alcohol industry over community

10 Dec 2020: E-news

26 Nov 2020: FANNZ Update

3 Nov 2020: FANNZ Update

29 Oct 2020: Media - Public need to know when broadcasting standards for alcohol have been breached

20 Oct 2020: FANNZ Update

29 Sept 2020: Fannz Update

25 Sept 2020: Campaign Launch "Uncap our Potential" - A new digital campaign to share in the vision of a country with less alcohol harm. Endless possibilities with less drinking & less harm. Go to the Uncap our Potential website

17 Sept 2020: E-News

10 Sept 2020: FANNZ Update - 2020 FASD Awareness Day!

9 Sept 2020: Media - Global message to prevent harm from drinking during pregnancy

3 Sept 2020: FANNZ Update

Election 2020: Alcohol Policy Scorecard

By taking strong action on alcohol, we have the potential to improve everything we deeply care about. With less alcohol harm, we can; improve our mental wellbeing, reduce suicide and family harm, have safer roads and communities, improve our physical health (e.g. fewer injuries, birth defects and cancers) and lift employment and productivity.

The table in the attached scorecard below can be used to see how each party measures up in their Election 2020 promises. The rationale for the policies is also provided.

Election 2020: Alcohol Policy Scorecard

12 Aug 2020: FANNZ Update

5 Aug 2020: Submission to the Advertising Standards Authority on the Influencers: Making it clear that ads are ads consultation

17 Jul 2020: Media -Trans-Tasman Ministers vote in favour of world’s strongest alcohol warning label

17 Jul 2020: Twenty Years On, Petition For Warning Label On Alcohol To Be Voted On - Christine Rogan interviewed on TVNZ Breakfast

7 July 2020: Media - Alcohol Health Warning Label Vote Imminent 20 years to advocate for change

30 Jun 2020: Media- Ministers urged to approve effective pregnancy health warning on alcohol labels

30 Jun 2020 - E-News

19 Jun 2020 - Open Letter: An effective health warning label to protect our future

On July 17, Australian and New Zealand Food Forum Ministers will meet to decide on which label will be used as the mandatory health warning label to be placed on all alcohol products sold in both countries. Add your name to the list of people calling for a best practice health warning label by endorsing the letter. Click here for more information and the letter.

22 May 2020 - NZMJ Viewpoint: The practice of the alcohol industry as health educator: a critique
By Nicki Jackson & Rachael Dion