Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check. 

A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939. 

A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it? 

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Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check.&nbsp;
A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939.&nbsp;
A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it?&nbsp;
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The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.

The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.

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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem

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SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding. 

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit. 

It's been met with disappointment, as funding continues for larger events such as Robbie Williams and Linkin Park, of which some argue could have sold out on their own, without Government funding. 

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SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding.&nbsp;
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit.&nbsp;
It's been met with disappointment, as funding continues for larger events such as Robbie Williams and Linkin Park, of which some argue could have sold out on their own, without Government funding.&nbsp;
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Nick Hill: Govt should support SailGP in City of Sails

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After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement. 

We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election? 

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After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement.&nbsp;
We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election?&nbsp;
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Maurice Williamson: Some parties are too far gone for a coalition

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Doctors are seeing an increasing number of young people coming in with unexplained symptoms. 

The prominent ones parents are probably seeing most frequently are the random headaches, stomach aches, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much. 

Parents will often treat their children with panadol and electrolytes, take their devices away before bed to avoid blue light, and hope the problem resolves itself.

But these are all common signs something more could be going on - different ways mental health problems present physically. 

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Doctors are seeing an increasing number of young people coming in with unexplained symptoms.&nbsp;
The prominent ones parents are probably seeing most frequently are the random headaches, stomach aches, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.&nbsp;
Parents will often treat their children with panadol and electrolytes, take their devices away before bed to avoid blue light, and hope the problem resolves itself.
But these are all common signs something more could be going on - different ways mental health problems present physically.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Dr Maneesh Deva: Sometimes children just need to figure it out on their own

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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem

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