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Tougher restrictions on advertising and marketing of alcohol are needed to reduce harm, experts say.

ARPHS medical officer of health Dr Nick Eichler. Photo: Supplied The Auckland Regional Public Health Service is calling on the government and Auckland Council to make the necessary changes. It will soon release a report in the New Zealand Medical Journal looking at liquor outlets in South Auckland and their failure to comply with council regulations. The council's 2015 signage bylaw controls the signs that can be displayed at shops and other businesses and limits the number, size, coverage, and placement of them, including window signs and sandwich boards. There are different rules for signs...

From July 1, all Alcohol advertising and promotion will be required to comply with the new Code – released in December – which includes guidelines on alcohol advertising, and low risk drinking guidelines that advertisers must observe. The ASA states the Code provides clear guidance to advertisers that alcohol advertising and promotion must be targeted at adults whilst protecting minors and others who may be vulnerable to alcohol advertising and promotion. It was developed by a committee which included advertiser, agency, media, Ministry of Health and public representatives, and in cons...