Citation

Conway K. Health Promot. Int. 2002; 17(2): 171-177.

Affiliation

Alcohol & Public Health Research Unit, University of Auckland, New Zealand. k.conway@auckland.ac.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11986298

Abstract

Many beach and holiday resorts experience major problems with alcohol-related public disorder. Following an escalation in alcohol-related incidents in the New Zealand beach community of Piha, a community-driven response to address issues of community well-being and safety was initiated by concerned residents. A case study evaluation reported on the development of a community coalition involving community and statutory stakeholders and the successful implementation of local community action strategies. These included a beach alcohol ban, extensive local publicity and a community policing presence over successive summers. An examination of the case study suggests that inter-sectoral collaboration, and multiple level strategies through policy, promotion and enforcement activities are key factors in enabling communities to successfully reduce alcohol-related harm.

Language: en