Alcohol Publication High On Life Evaluation Report 30 Jun 2006 This report presents the results of an evaluation of the High on Life (HOL) initiative implemented in secondary schools in urban Wanganui and the Taranaki region.
Alcohol Publication The Way We Drink 2005 - Executive Summary 27 Apr 2006 Commissioned by the Alcohol Advisory Council, this research was specifically undertaken in order to identify and segment the current attitudes (motivators and inhibitors) and behaviours of New Zealanders towards the consumption of alcohol.
Alcohol Publication Alcohol Community Interventions and Services for Pacific Peoples -... 20 Apr 2006 This literature review is part of ‘Le Ala’, a community action research project led by Pacific peoples. Its findings and recommendations are intended to guide the development of a community intervention(s) aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm among Pacific peoples in New Zealand.
Tobacco control Publication Attitudes to smokefree bars among New Zealand bar managers. Full report 1 Mar 2006 This study assesses bar managers’ overall support for workplace smoking bans and their perceptions of the impact of smoking bans on venue revenue and individual rights. A cohort study of bar managers was undertaken to assess any changes in support over time and factors influencing these changes.
Tobacco control Publication Attitudes to smokefree bars among New Zealand bar managers. Summary report 1 Mar 2006 In December 2003, amendments to the Smoke-free Environments Act (1990) required all workplaces in New Zealand, including bars, to be completely smokefree indoors from 10 December 2004. Before this requirement came into effect, the Ministry of Health wanted to find out how bar managers felt about the introduction of smokefree bars.
Alcohol Publication Review of Workplace-Based Alcohol and Other Drug Early Intervention 1 Dec 2005 Presenting the review findings based on best practice review and stakeholder interviews. ALAC Occasional Paper 26.
Alcohol Publication Liquor Bans in New Zealand 11 Oct 2005 The aim of the research was to develop an overview of liquor bans in New Zealand by virtue of reviewing and analysing the available local literature, including four formal evaluations of liquor bans and press reports for the period from July 2003 to June 2004 inclusive. A stocktake outlining the detail of current liquor bans is also included. ALAC Occasional paper No.25.
Tobacco control Publication Reducing smoking initiation literature review 1 Jul 2005 An expert advisory group was established and oversaw the development of a literature review of the evidence around effective interventions for reducing smoking initiation. From this a framework to reduce smoking initiation in Aotearoa-New Zealand was established, setting out practical actions for implementation.
Alcohol Publication The Burden of Death, Disease and Disability due to Alcohol in New Zealand... 1 Mar 2005 This study aimed to assess the health impacts of alcohol consumption in New Zealand in terms of the types of health conditions most affected, the numbers of deaths caused and prevented in a year, and the years of life lost or gained by the population as a result.
Alcohol Publication The Burden of Death, Disease and Disability due to Alcohol in New Zealand... 30 Sep 2004 This study aimed to assess the health impacts of alcohol consumption in New Zealand in terms of the types of health conditions most affected, the numbers of deaths caused and prevented in a year, and the years of life lost or gained by the population as a result.
Alcohol Publication Alcohol and Drugs in New Zealand an Asian Perspective : a Background Paper 1 Sep 2004 ALAC Occasional Paper No 22.
Tobacco control Publication Second-hand smoke: Exposure, attitudes and behaviours: Monitoring trends... 1 Sep 2004 This study aimed to assess whether any changes have occurred over time in key variables relating to second-hand smoke exposure in New Zealand – the study spans five years from 1999 to 2004.
