Systemic inequities in alcohol licensing: Case studies in eight Aotearoa New Zealand communities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many countries, including Aotearoa New Zealand, have socioeconomic and ethnic inequities in alcohol outlet density, yet the potential contribution of alcohol licensing systems is almost unexplored. After licensing reforms in Aotearoa in 2012, community groups and Māori (the Indigenous people) continued to struggle to influence decisions, prompting calls for reform and authority for Māori reflecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. This study explored factors in the failure of public objections in under-resourced neighbourhoods.

Methods

In a descriptive, multimethod qualitative study, we analysed eight decisions to grant off-licence approvals in socioeconomically deprived areas. Each licence was opposed. Hearing participants and local residents were interviewed.

SUBMITTER: Randerson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11814363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature