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We are committed to working together to minimise alcohol-related harm in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Te Rautaki Whakamōkito Wharanga ā-Waipiro Alcohol Harm Minimisation Strategy
Alcohol-related harm in our communities
Alcohol-related harm affects many dimensions of personal, whānau and community wellbeing.
We want Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to be a safe, vibrant and healthy place free from alcohol-related harm.
To help us reach this aspiration, we are guided by a statement of commitment.
Kia mahi tahi te whakaiti i te kino ka hua i te waipiro / Work together to minimise the harm from alcohol.
Our long-term goals
Our statement of commitment guides our work towards four long-term harm minimisation goals:
- Te Oranga: Communities are empowered to minimise alcohol-related harm.
- Te Mauri Ora: Harmful demand for alcohol is minimised.
- Te Hauora: Harmful sale and supply of alcohol is minimised.
- Te Taiao: Communities are protected from alcohol-related harm.
What we do
Our work focuses on:
- implementing regulatory controls
- providing safe environments
- enabling communities
- strengthening community resilience.
Get a copy of the statement
Learn more about our work by reading our statement of commitment.