ALAC supports new "pub right cards" 25 September 2002 25 September 2002
<BR>Everyone has a role to play in creating safe environments for people to drink alcohol in and people can actively pursue this says the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand. <br><br>ALAC was commenting on the launch today of a "pub right card" in Otara, South Auckland. The cards that have been developed as an original idea by Maori wardens and in Counties-Manukau are given to patrons of various licensed premises who are asked to grade the bars and restaurants they visit on their sale of liquor and host responsibility practices. They are returned to District Licensing Agency staff at the Manukau City Council who have a responsibility for monitoring licences premises.<br><br>The concept encourages ownership of alcohol-related problems says Ron Tustin, ALAC Manager Northern Region but it also provides a solution, or a way for people to act on their concerns.<br><br>"People should not have to tolerate environments with unsafe alcohol practices," says Ron. "People can vote with their
Everyone has a role to play in creating safe environments for people to drink alcohol in and people can actively pursue this says the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.
ALAC was commenting on the launch today of a "pub right card" in Otara, South Auckland. The cards that have been developed as an original idea by Maori wardens and in Counties-Manukau are given to patrons of various licensed premises who are asked to grade the bars and restaurants they visit on their sale of liquor and host responsibility practices. They are returned to District Licensing Agency staff at the Manukau City Council who have a responsibility for monitoring licences premises.
The concept encourages ownership of alcohol-related problems says Ron Tustin, ALAC Manager Northern Region but it also provides a solution, or a way for people to act on their concerns.
"People should not have to tolerate environments with unsafe alcohol practices," says Ron. "People can vote with their feet by choosing not to return to such premises, but this card enables them to take it a step further and alert appropriate authorities to potentially risky practices or lack thereof.
"We congratulate Turehou Mäori Wardens on progressing this card concept," says Ron Tustin, ALAC Manager Northern Region. "I am delighted that the community has come together to progress this. Getting communities to work together is really important if we are to change hazardous drinking practices and every little bit helps.
"In particular, we are really pleased to see Mäori commitment to the project. The energy with which Mäori community networks in Counties-Manukau, Papakura and Franklin have got behind this idea is to be applauded.
