While the iconic “always blow on the pie” advice from NZ Police maybe famous, their covert missions to prevent alcohol sales to minors aren’t.
In the spirit of ‘Safer Communities Together’, NZ Police’s Alcohol Harm Prevention team and Auckland Council alcohol licensing inspectors are regularly out and about checking that licensed premises are sticking to rules within the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This year alone, their Controlled Purchase Operations have completed over 140 checks to on and off-license premises across Auckland, resulting in 25 occasions where licensees have sold alcohol to minors.
Sergeant Morgan de la Rue says Controlled Purchase Operations are extremely important for the safety of minors and the community.
“It’s one small part of a big picture in relation to alcohol harm prevention.
“If we stop doing these types of operations then there will be the temptation for liquor outlets to start selling to minors, or not be as vigilant in asking for identification which does have a negative flow-on effect into the community.”
Alcohol licensing inspector Nathan Tanevesi is proud to serve Aucklanders by helping to keep our youth and our communities safe.
“What I enjoy about my job the most is the positive impact we have on Auckland’s society in terms of preventing underage drinking and ensuring the wider community is safe as well.
"Strong collaboration between the council and NZ Police means we are helping licensees and duty managers realise the importance of their responsibilities to the community."
Watch NZ Police and Auckland Council alcohol licensing inspectors working together to keep our communities safe from alcohol-related harm.
Go behind the scenes
This month, as we look behind the scenes of the Auckland Council family, we're giving you an opportunity to be in to win one of our money-can't-buy experiences.
Auckland Museum is offering a money-can't-buy experience in conjunction with the ‘Carried Away: Bags Unpacked’ exhibition – an opportunity for you and a friend to see the collection up close and access stories from behind the scenes.
At the Auckland Central Library, you and a friend could win an opportunity to see the “back story” with a tour led by the specialist staff who cares for the unique collections.
The Auckland Zoo is offering a unique opportunity for your family to be taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo where you’ll get to join keepers.
Visit the competition page for more information and to enter.
