There's a view financial pressure is behind our dwindling alcohol consumption.  

Latest figures from Stats NZ show that for the year to June, total alcohol consumption per capita fell to a record 6.98 litres of pure alcohol – among the lowest in the OECD.  

Beer accounts for about 60% of the booze consumed, with wine and spirits making up around 20% each. 

Brewers Association Executive Director Dylan Firth told Mike Hosking it's a reflection of the economy.  

He thinks people are more cash-strapped, with most New Zealanders already drinking moderately. 

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There's a view financial pressure is behind our dwindling alcohol consumption. &nbsp;
Latest figures from Stats NZ show that for the year to June, total alcohol consumption per capita fell to a record 6.98 litres of pure alcohol – among the lowest in the OECD. &nbsp;
Beer accounts for about 60% of the booze consumed, with wine and spirits making up around 20% each.&nbsp;
Brewers Association Executive Director Dylan Firth told Mike Hosking it's a reflection of the economy. &nbsp;
He thinks people are more cash-strapped, with most New Zealanders already drinking moderately.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

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Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on alcohol consumption falling to a record low

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