March 05, 2014
Sports legends for alcohol forum


The Government has appointed a forum to consider whether further restrictions should be placed on the marketing of alcohol.
The forum will gather evidence and expert advice about the effectiveness of possible advertising or sponsorship controls.
It will be led by former rugby league coach Graham Lowe.
Other members include former Black Ferns captain Dr Farah Palmer, University of Otago director of Maori development Tuari Potiki, addiction expert Professor Max Abbott, lawyer and district health board member Sandra Alofivae, and the Advertising Standards Authority chief executive Hilary Souter.
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