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NZ Over-50s Drink Most Hazardously | Auckland News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
New Zealanders over fifty are drinking more dangerously than anyone else in the world, with 40% falling into hazardous drinking—more days, more booze per session, and dangerously oversized home pours. Outdated 2011 guidelines, once thought to offer minor health perks, are now seen as dangerously misleading. Health experts say no level of alcohol is truly safe, and the Ministry of Health is rushing to update the rules—with public consultation set for 2027 and a firm stance against industry influence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b90248716fcdcad8