Alcohol Healthwatch

What Alcohol Healthwatch does

Alcohol Healthwatch is a non-profit health promotion organization based in Newmarket, Auckland, that provides credible, evidence-based information and advocacy to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm and inequities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Its core offerings include the Uncap Our Potential digital campaign, the ActionPoint community action tool, the AHW E-newsletter, evidence-based factsheets and technical reports on topics ranging from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to local alcohol licensing, and a webinar series co-hosted with the Adolescent Health Research Group presenting findings from the Youth2000 survey. The organization serves communities affected by alcohol harm, health promotion professionals, policy makers and local government, Māori and Pacific communities experiencing disproportionate alcohol-related inequities, and young people.

The organization is funded by Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora and does not generate commercial revenue; all resources are provided free of charge through digital channels and partnership networks spanning DHBs, NGOs, academic institutions, and local councils. Its technology footprint comprises a website (ahw.org.nz), the separate ActionPoint platform, an email newsletter distribution system, and social media channels used for campaign dissemination. Partnerships with named academic and clinical bodies — including the University of Auckland's Alcohol & Public Health Research Unit, SHORE/Whariki at Massey University, the Adolescent Health Research Group, and Cancer Society NZ — underpin its evidence base and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Operating with a small staff led by Executive Director Andrew Galloway, the organization positions itself as a national coordinator of community mobilization and policy advocacy rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Alcohol Healthwatch

Legal name

Alcohol Healthwatch

Website

https://ahw.org.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alcohol Healthwatch is a New Zealand non-profit funded by Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora that provides evidence-based information, advocacy, and community mobilization to reduce alcohol-related harm and inequities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Alcohol harm prevention
• Public health advocacy
• Health promotion services
• Alcohol policy research
• Community health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Health Funding: Funded by Health New Zealand/ Te Whatu Ora as a public health organization. No commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alcohol Healthwatch provides credible, evidence-based information on alcohol policy and planning to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm in Aotearoa New Zealand. It mobilizes communities to take action on alcohol harms including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder through digital campaigns, community action tools, factsheets, newsletters, and policy advocacy. The organization is funded by Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora and delivers its services free of charge to health professionals, communities, and policymakers.

Product overview

Alcohol Healthwatch operates as a health promotion organization offering a portfolio of digital resources and campaigns focused on reducing alcohol-related harm in Aotearoa New Zealand. Their core offerings include the Uncap Our Potential digital campaign for public engagement, the ActionPoint community action tool providing resources for local advocacy, regular E-newsletter publications, evidence-based factsheets and technical reports, and educational webinar series developed in partnership with research groups. The organization is funded by Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora and does not operate a unified software product but rather provides access to information, guides, and community action tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uncap Our Potential A digital campaign that invites New Zealanders to imagine a future with less alcohol harm, underpinned by a values and strengths-based approach. It is a public-facing campaign designed for community engagement and behaviour change.
• ActionPoint (Community Action Tool) A one-stop shop website enabling communities to take effective action on alcohol issues, providing accurate information, advice, and helpful resources for local advocacy.
• AHW E-news Regular electronic newsletter providing updates on alcohol-related news, research, policy developments, and organizational activities for health professionals, communities, and policymakers.
• Factsheets and Technical Reports Evidence-based fact sheets and technical reports on alcohol-related topics including youth alcohol harm, advertising exposure, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and vulnerable populations. A specific example is the 'Analyzing the myth of vexatious alcohol objections' factsheet released 24 June 2025.
• Webinar Series Free webinar series presenting new findings from the Youth2000 adolescent health survey with leading experts discussing policy implications, hosted in partnership with the Adolescent Health Research Group at the University of Auckland.
• Framing and Explaining Alcohol and Cancer Risk Guide A communication guide on framing and explaining alcohol and cancer risk, developed in partnership with Cancer Society NZ and The Workshop, for use by health promoters and communicators.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FANNZ (Family and Friends of Alcohol and other Drugs - New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-Tasman network for organizations and individuals affected by alcohol and other drug issues. AHW participates in FANNZ Update sharing.
• ActionPointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action tool website - a one-stop shop enabling communities to take effective action on alcohol issues. AHW provides content and expertise.
• Al-AnonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHW collaborated with Al-Anon to create the Lived Experience page, providing a voice for family members of those affected by alcohol misuse.
• Health Promotion Agency (Te Hiringa Hauora)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency promoting health and wellbeing. In July 2022 became part of the National Public Health Service in Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora.
• The Alcohol & Public Health Research UnitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent peer-reviewed research organization based in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland.
• The Injury and Trauma Research GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch group at University of Auckland with strategic priorities including generating policy-relevant evidence on preventing injuries and reducing alcohol-related trauma.
• Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuckland-based free services for people wanting to solve alcohol or drug related issues or affected by someone else's use.
• The Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation (SHORE) and WharikisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center at Massey University Auckland with expertise in alcohol and other drugs research, funded through external research grants.
• The Adolescent Health Research GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Auckland-based group providing accurate, up-to-date information contributing to improved health and wellbeing for young people. Co-hosts webinar series with AHW.
• Cancer Society NZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the 'Framing and Explaining Alcohol and Cancer Risk' guide, released April 2026.
• The WorkshopsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the 'Framing and Explaining Alcohol and Cancer Risk' guide on communicating alcohol and cancer risk.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): Canadian national body providing evidence and policy advice on substance use. Comparable as a government-funded national organization producing evidence-based resources, guidelines, and policy advice on substance use including alcohol.

Direct peers

• Alcohol Action Ireland: Irish national charity advocating for alcohol harm reduction through policy change. Comparable as a small national non-profit running campaigns, producing evidence-based resources, and engaging policymakers on alcohol legislation.
• Alcohol Change UK: UK charity focused on reducing alcohol harm through research, policy advocacy, and public engagement. Comparable as a national non-profit providing evidence-based resources, campaigns, and policy submissions on alcohol harm reduction.
• Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE): Australian non-profit advocating for evidence-based alcohol policy reform and public health. Comparable as a national advocacy body with similar mandate, government-funder-adjacent funding model, and focus on alcohol policy and community harm reduction.
• Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS): UK-based research and policy organization disseminating evidence on alcohol harm. Comparable as an evidence-based policy research body producing factsheets, briefings, and policy submissions targeting legislators and public health professionals.
• Alcohol Focus Scotland: Scotland's national alcohol charity working on alcohol harm prevention, policy advocacy, and public health. Directly comparable as a national non-profit delivering evidence-based advocacy, community mobilization, and policy reform in a single country.

Regional players

• Cancer Society of New Zealand: New Zealand national NGO addressing cancer prevention including alcohol as a risk factor. Comparable as a domestic non-profit partner collaborating on the alcohol-cancer risk guide; overlap is partial on alcohol-cancer prevention messaging.

Emerging players

• Public Health Association of Australia: Australia's peak body for public health advocacy. Comparable in mission (population health, harm reduction advocacy) and community mobilization function, with overlapping but broader scope beyond alcohol.
• FASD Network UK / NOFASD Australia: Australian national FASD advocacy organization. Comparable as a focused non-profit addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention, awareness, and support, mirroring AHW's FASD-specific programming.

Others

• Health Promotion Agency (Te Hiringa Hauora) NZ: Former NZ government health promotion agency (since 2022 part of Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora). Comparable as an ecosystem participant and prior collaborator in NZ alcohol harm promotion work; now an internal unit of AHW's primary funder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Alcohol-Healthwatch-285214098596287
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alcohol-healthwatch

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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