This partnership was developed in response to community concern about alcohol-related harm. It provides a collective vision and strategy aimed at achieving a sustained reduction in alcohol-related harm across Christchurch.
The principal agencies leading the Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership are Christchurch City Council, NZ Police, and Health New Zealand – National Public Health Service, Waitaha.
Our vision
A safe, vibrant, healthy Christchurch, free from alcohol-related harm.
Strategy document
The Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership strategy document outlines the shared vision for the next ten years. This is a living document and will be updated when appropriate.
Read the full Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership 2024-34 strategy document [PDF, 590 KB]
The Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership (CAHP), formerly known as the Christchurch Alcohol Action Plan, outlines a vision for Ōtautahi Christchurch without alcohol-related harm.
The principal agencies leading the CAHP are Christchurch City Council, NZ Police, and Health New Zealand – National Public Health Service, Waitaha.
CAHP is not intended to take the place of individual organisational plans but rather reflect the areas where agencies can gain efficiencies and effectiveness through collaborative planning and service delivery.
CAHP is informed by New Zealand and international evidence; local data; and what our stakeholders and communities are saying about alcohol-related harm and how best to reduce it.
The CAHP strategy was shaped by a shared vision, values and desired outcomes developed in consultation with the community. It was developed by a working group of the three partner agencies. These agencies recognise alcohol harm as an important issue for the communities they serve, and are committed to working together.
The Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership offers Christchurch:
- a strong, unified and coherent voice in alcohol harm reduction
- a sustained coordinated approach to the effective reduction of alcohol-related harm
- an increased profile for alcohol-related issues in the community.
The principal agencies – Christchurch City Council, NZ Police, and Health New Zealand - National Public Health Service, Waitaha – will lead the programme of actions and partner with other interested and invested parties to achieve the collective vision.
We intend the Christchurch Alcohol Harm Partnership to be a dynamic resource that expands to incorporate and support all individuals, groups, communities and organisations committed to improving public health and safety through the reduction of alcohol-related harm in Christchurch.