A nation of boozers: The drinking of Kiwis over 50 is getting worseDAVID UNWIN/STUFF Massey University researcher Andy Towers says he isn't surprised New Zealanders 50-plus are drinking more excessively and frequently than adults in other countries. New Zealanders 50 and over are drinking more excessively and frequently than adults in other countries. A recently released report shows New Zealand has the second highest proportion of 50-plus drinkers, compared with eight other countries – something that came as no surprise to one of the researchers. DAVID UNWIN/STUFF Massey University researcher Andy Towers compared the drinking habits of New Zealanders 50-plus to people from eight other countries. People assumed there was a youth drinking problem, but Kiwis 50-plus also had concerning drinking habits, Towers said.

Source: Stuff January 11, 2018 02:15 UTC