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In 2019/20, 1 in 5 New Zealanders (aged 15+) drank alcohol in ways that were especially harmful to their wellbeing or the wellbeing of others. There is strong evidence that lower alcohol prices lead to higher alcohol consumption, thereby increasing the risk of alcohol-related harm.

Individuals’ social norms, beliefs and attitudes towards a behaviour predict their intentions and behaviours. Several studies have found that smoking behaviour is greatly influenced by individuals’ perceptions of social norms about smoking. There is substantial evidence that the perceived smoking prevalence rate is a strong predictor for actual smoking behaviour among young people.

The relationship between alcohol and mental wellbeing is complicated. Not least because both exist on a spectrum, from the occasional glass of wine to alcohol dependence, and from low mood to severe mental distress.

This evaluation relates to the Demonstration Alcohol Harm Reduction Project (AHRP) established between Te Hiringa Hauora and Community Law Centres o Aotearoa (CLCA).

This is one of three reports highlighting the results from the first Alcohol Use in New Zealand Survey (AUiNZ). This report describes the results for Māori respondents, and focuses on providing detailed within-Māori comparisons.