E ngā iwi, e ngā hapū, e ngā hapori o Te Tai Tokerau, tēnā koutou katoa,
As shared previously Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is currently supporting the Far North District Council in the development of a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
This email is to inform you that public consultation on the draft LAP is now open. Feedback can be provided through to Sunday 15th November.
Please read the Draft Local Alcohol Policy. You could provide your feedback through the online survey here. Or by emailing direct to submissions@fndc.govt.nz.
We also encourage those interested to speak to elected council members through oral submissions (early December). If interested you can either tick the box in the online survey here or indicate your interest via email to submissions@fndc.govt.nz.
This is an important opportunity for whānau, hapū, iwi, community organisations, and residents to help shape how alcohol is sold in the Far North. We encourage you to participate in the consultation process and to share this information with your networks.
For more information, please feel free to contact me directly natashaa.mcconnell@tewhatuora.govt.nz or reach out to Ian Kaihe-Wetting ian.kaihewetting@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We are happy to answer questions and support people who wish to participate in the submission process.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our communities. We look forward to hearing the voices and perspectives of Te Tai Tokerau throughout this process.
Nāku Noa,
Merenia Halkyard
Health Promotion Advisor | Kaitohu Whakatairanga Hauora
Community & Whānau Wellbeing
National Public Health Service | Northern Region – Te Tai Tokerau
+64 21 241 2516 | Merenia.Halkyard@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Bay of Islands Hospital, Hospital Road, Kawakawa 0210 | PO Box 290, Kawakawa 0243
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora