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Wed 27 Mar 2013 8:08AM

Laying the groundwork: Introductions

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Welcome to the Wellington Alcohol Management Strategy public collaboration group!

This first discussion is where people introduce themselves to the group and get acquainted.

Some things you might find useful to share:

  • Who are you, what communities do you belong to?
  • What hopes and fears do you hold about the Alcohol Management Strategy?
  • What experiences are you bringing to the discussion?
  • What would make participating in this group most worthwhile for you?

There will be Loomio Helpers in each discussion. They will have (Loomio Helper) after their name. Feel free to ask us questions (technical or otherwise) in the discussion, or email us at [email protected].

Several discussions have been seeded by Loomio Helpers to get the conversation started. You are also welcome to start your own discussions by clicking "Start Discussion" on the group homepage. You are also welcome to start your own discussions by clicking "Start Discussion" on the group homepage.

New people will be added to this group over the next week or so. You can keep checking this discussion so you know who is joining the group and where they come from.

MS

Megan Salole Tue 2 Apr 2013 7:23PM

Hi all, I'm a 38 director, social entrepreneur and designer and have spent most of my working life in the courtenay precinct. In my teens and twenties, I also engaged in an unhealthy drinking culture, although it certainly has escalated since then. I personally have regrets about all the money and time wasted. It felt like fun at the time but my reflection now is that I could have been spending my life in a healthier more constructive way. I even remember being out with a girlfriend drinking cocktails and smoking cigarettes and saying "I'm always going to enjoy doing this!" . So I think I have some first hand insights to bring to the party! I think it is really about culture change, and that needs to happen on all fronts; price signals, legislation and also working with youth to champion more constructive culture around partying. Hopefully we all agree that we are not here to be partypoops. We just want more responsible drinking. So I reckon we need to start with putting on great alcohol free parties, having some non drinking heroes like Jemaine and Cliff Curtis to help shift young people's perceptions.

GB

Giselle Bareta (WCC) Tue 2 Apr 2013 8:08PM

HI. I am Giselle Bareta, an adviser at WCC. I've worked in Local government for the past 16 years. My background is in alcohol management and city safety related projects. Some of the key projects I have been involved in are:

Development and review of Council's current Liquor Licensing Policy

Operational experience managing the District Licensing Agency

Development, implementation and evaluation of the Council's Liquor Control Bylaw

Social marketing campaigns such as the 'Whatever you're up to...Stay Safe in the City' campaign

Community safety related reviews and projects.

I have a sound understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding the sale and supply of alcohol and best practice in the field of alcohol harm reduction.

I can support Public Discussion Group members tease out some of the more complex issues and work through ideas that will help inform development of a sustainable strategy for Wellington City.

MH

Meg Howie Fri 5 Apr 2013 3:10AM

Hi there, I'm a 4th year design student at Massey University. I really enjoy Wellington's nightlife, especially going to local live music. I have definitely seen some horrifying sights around the place at night, but overall have had a very positive experience with drinking in Wellington. It has been, comparatively, a very safe and enjoyable place. We have some problems, but we also have plenty of good stuff to celebrate. It would be good to see some focus on what/where things are working well in Wellington and how we could scale those solutions.

BC

Brenda Costeloe Sun 7 Apr 2013 10:26PM

Hi, I'm Manager of Publication and Design at WCC. We produce Council visual communications, and recently completed the Safe in the City campaign. We worked with Massey Design students who came up with the 'Stick with the Pack' concept. I am also mum to a (non-drinking) 19 yr old and a (drinking) 21 yr old, so very interested in the issues. I reckon I have seen a change since the drop in legal drinking age.