There has been significant recent debate over the impact of liquor outlets on communities in New Zealand.
This report summarises the key results from a research project undertaken between 2008 and 2010.
Media analysis and research with community stakeholders confirm that the issue is a focus of concern among communities in New Zealand.
In Manukau City, off-licence liquor outlets tend to be located in areas of high social deprivation and high population density, while on-licence liquor outlets tend to be located in main centres and areas of high amenity value. Higher off-licence density is associated with lower alcohol prices and longer opening hours.
The density of both off-licence and onlicence liquor outlets is associated with a range of social harms, including various police events and motor vehicle accidents.
However, these results are context specific and care should be taken in applying them to other locations.
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