Alcohol-related attitudes in 2010, 2012, and 2014

The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a cross-sectional survey conducted every two years with a nationally-representative sample of New Zealand adults (aged 15 years and over). This report uses data from the 2010, 2012, and 2014 HLS to examine time trends in people’s attitudes and experiences relating to the availability and promotion of alcohol. It also uses the 2014 HLS data to assess differences in these alcohol-related attitudes by socio-demographic factors and drinking behaviour.

Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2012. Questionnaire

The Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on the attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol of New Zealanders. This survey focuses on behaviour related to the last month and the last drinking occasion, including how much and what was drunk, drinking location and purpose, any consequences, help or assistance offered at that occasion, and opinions about alcohol.

Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2012. Methodology report

The Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on the attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol of New Zealanders. This survey focuses on behaviour related to the last month and the last drinking occasion, including how much and what was drunk, drinking location and purpose, any consequences, help or assistance offered at that occasion, and opinions about alcohol.

Alcohol and older people. A descriptive analysis of changes in alcohol use in older New Zealanders from 2004 to 2009

This report examines the changes in alcohol use in New Zealand for older New Zealanders (aged 60 years and over). The report looks at the relationship of identified changes in alcohol use to demographic and socio-economic factors, living arrangements and health measures.

Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2010-2012 Report. 1.1 – The alcohol drinking behaviour of adults 18 years and over

The HPA Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on the attitudes and behaviour of New Zealanders towards alcohol. This survey focuses on behaviour related to the last drinking occasion, including how much and what was drunk, the drinking location and purpose, any consequences, and help or assistance offered at that occasion. Attitudes and opinions in relation to getting drunk and the seriousness of the alcohol problem are also examined, along with Non-drinkers and the role they play in the company of others who are drinking. The aim of the survey is to provide insight into the behaviours and attitudes of people in relation to alcohol. This report focuses on adults aged 18 years or more, and their alcohol-related drinking behaviour, particularly in relation to their last drinking occasion, including how much and what was consumed, where they were drinking, and whether they self-report getting drunk.