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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

Alcohol industry group calls to be consulted over drinking health advice

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An alcohol industry group says it has a "fundamental right to be consulted" over a review of official health advice on so called "low risk drinking". The Health NZ guidelines are being reviewed as part of a three year cancer action plan, released last week. Executive director of the Alcohol Beverages Council, Virginia Nicholls spoke to Lisa Owen.

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