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flag New Zealand's alcohol consumption hit a record low in 2025, with per capita intake dropping to 7.6 litres annually.

flag New Zealand's alcohol consumption hit a record low in 2025, with per capita pure alcohol intake dropping to 7.6 litres annually—8.4% lower than the previous year and 24% below 2005 levels. flag The average adult now consumes 1.6 standard drinks daily, down from 2.2 in 2011, with beer volume falling 10% to 265 million litres, wine down 11%, and spirits rising slightly. flag A shift toward low- and zero-alcohol options is evident, with half of adults reporting occasional use of low-alcohol drinks. flag The decline reflects growing moderation, driven by consumer preferences and policies, while beer remains largely domestically produced and exported.

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