Police say laws to prevent harm from alcohol have not worked and Kiwis need to wake up and address our shameful drinking culture.
In 2012, the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act came into force with "harm minimisation" and "safe, responsible consumption" listed as key objectives.
The Ministry of Health says harm from alcohol is now costing New Zealand more than $7 billion every year. In fact, every Kiwi pays $1635 a year fixing up the problems from alcohol.
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