By Timothy BrownPreloading party-goers and home drinkers are causing the lion's share of trouble for police, according to data released under the Official Information Act. "The price differential between off-licence and on-licence drives the preloading, which is the majority of 'consumed at private residence' last place of drink," Sgt Paulin said. "Increase the price, restrict the number of places you can buy alcohol and stop the alcohol companies promoting these products." Both agreed greater regulation of off-licence alcohol supply was required to address the issues. Police would continue to target off-licence premises as well as bars and clubs, Sgt Paulin said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 03, 2017 17:03 UTC