Alcohol in the Clutha District
Background
Thank you for agreeing to complete the Clutha District alcohol survey. It should only
take around 5-10 minutes for you to complete.
This survey has been developed by the Clutha Action on Alcohol Group. This group is
made up of organisations working in Clutha who are interested in reducing alcohol
related harm in their community.
We are keen to hear your thoughts on how alcohol affects your community. This will
help us direct activity and resources into the right areas to make a positive difference.
All information and comments collected through this survey are anonymous.
* 1. Do you live in the Clutha District?
Yes
No
Alcohol in the Clutha District
Attitudes towards alcohol in our community
The Clutha Action on Alcohol group is interested in finding out about peoples attitudes towards alcohol in the Clutha
district.
* 2. Below are 5 statements that we commonly hear when discussing alcohol. Please use the
scale to indicate how you feel about the following statements.
Neither Disagree or
Strongly Disagree
Alcohol causes real
problems for our
community
I think being intoxicated
or drunk in public is
socially acceptable
In Clutha, alcohol is too
easily available
I think problem drinking
is well controlled by the
current laws and
restrictions
I think underage
drinking is a problem
I would support a liquor
ban extending to all
public areas
* 3. Do you ever drink alcohol?
Yes
No (go to question 6)
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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Location and settings
In this next section we are interested in finding out what are the main locations for purchasing alcohol
and where people are most likely to drink alcohol.
* 4. From the settings below please indicate the frequency for drinking alcohol at these
locations
Never
Rarely (once in a blue
Occasionally (around once
Often (Once a week or
moon)
a month)
more)
In a home setting (e.g.
on my own, with family
or friends)
Café/Restaurant
Bar/Pub/Tavern
Public Places (e.g. river,
parks)
At a club venue (e.g.
rugby club, Town and
Country club, RSA)
At public or private
events (e.g. quiz nights,
fundraising evening,
birthday party,
anniversary
celebrations)
* 5. Where do you purchase alcohol? (select all that apply)
Pubs and Bars
Bottle Stores
Restaurants or cafes
Internet/online stores
Supermarket/grocery stores
Other (please specify)
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Role of Alcohol
In this section we are interested in finding out how big a role you think alcohol plays in your community
when it comes to the following areas listed below. Please select on the scale what you think the role of
alcohol has on each category
* 6. Overall, how much of a role do you believe alcohol plays in the following problems in Clutha?
Not at all
Physical/domestic
violence
Vandalism or property
damage
Antisocial behavior /
public intoxication
Road crash or
dangerous driving
Medical and health
issues
It plays a small part
It plays a big part
It is the main factor
I don't know
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7. What do you think are the main problems caused by alcohol in your Clutha community?
8. What sort of things would help make a difference towards reducing alcohol problems in the Clutha
community you live in?
9. Is there anything further you would like to share with us around alcohol in the Clutha district?
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Demographics
* 10. What is your age?
Under 18 years
45-54
18-24
55-64
25-34
65 plus
35-44
11. Gender
Male
Female
Other (please specify if you wish)
12. Ethnicity
New Zealand European
Maori
Samoan
Cook Island Maori
Tongan
Chinese
Indian
Filipino
Other (please specify)
* 13. What area do you reside in?
Rural
Urban
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Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.
Your views and comments will be invaluable to help make Clutha a safer and healthier
community.
For further information around alcohol and its effects or if you would like help and advice
please check out the Health Promotion Agency website Alcohol.org.nz
If you would like to talk to some about help with your or someone else's drinking you
can talk to your GP or call the confidential Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797 or
free text 8681. Check out their website Alcohol & Drug Helpline