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PM's chief of staff Andrew Kirton led lobbying firm fighting against now-binned reform

Kirton worked for liquor companies in their fight for major changes to a container return scheme.
He believes "a celebration of health and vitality" is a better way to ring in summer.
Alcohol

Crate Day: Alcohol expert suggests The Rock 'pick up the tab' for harm caused from 'drunken drongo day'

He believes "a celebration of health and vitality" is a better way to ring in summer.

Revealed: Where Kiwis stand on banning alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport.
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Revealed: Where Kiwis stand on banning alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport

The results from our Newshub-Reid Research poll show just how contentious an issue it is.
The Government's review of alcohol laws will start by implementing only one of the reforms proposed in Green's Alcohol Amendment Bill.
Alcohol

Analysis: Why New Zealand must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform

The Government's review of alcohol laws will start by implementing only one of the reforms proposed in Green's Alcohol Amendment Bill.
Watch: Liquor store and bar owners are concerned for their businesses if proposed alcohol laws go through
Alcohol

Bar owner says 'democracy being taken away' in Govt booze crackdown

The amendments to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 will remove the ability to appeal local alcohol policies (LAPs).

Watch: The Government is giving local councils more power when it comes to deciding how many liquor outlets are allowed in their community.
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'Law isn't working': Councils given greater powers to set rules in Government booze crackdown

Justice Minister Kiri Allan said the amendments to the legislation will remove the ability to appeal local alcohol policies.
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Calls for greater Māori input as new alcohol laws considered

A private member's Bill currently before Parliament would change laws around the sale and supply of alcohol.
Watch: Alcohol juice box that looked like kids' drink pulled from shelves following concerns it may appeal to under-18s.
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Alcohol

Alcoholic 'juice box' that looks like kids' drink pulled from shelves following concerns it may appeal to under-18s

"A child looking at them might think it's a simple non-alcoholic juice."
Related video: Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick discusses her proposed alcohol Bill.
Alcohol

Greens say Govt fund or levy could replace millions of dollars lost in sports funding if alcohol harm Bill passes

The Bill would ban alcohol companies sponsoring and advertising at broadcast sports teams and events.