CAYAD CASE STUDIES
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CHOP THE LIQUOR SHOP - MURUPARA
An application for a new bottle store threatened to undo reductions in alcohol harm achieved in Murupara. After a petition from 400-plus community members, a march and agency objections, the application was withdrawn. Residents felt unified and inspired by taking action, and are now seeking a district-wide cap on off-licences at one per small town.
“Community action…has the potential to contribute to wider positive health outcomes, through increasing social capital and capacity within the community to tackle further health concerns”
-April O’Brien, local parent
HOPE NAVIGATORS - TĀMAKI MAKAURAU
The Pride Project in Clendon needed a sustainable way to address drivers of substance use, and to help people who did not know about or were hesitant to visit local services. Hope Navigators were the answer.
“Prior to coming on board with us she was with a few other organisations that really let her down. First and foremost, I had to secure her trust in me … she had been brushed off by so many people that she has turned to alcohol and drugs to make herself feel better.” –Valentine, Hope Navigator.
haeata COMMUNITY CAMPUS - ŌTAUTAHI
Haeata College needed a way to manage alcohol and other drug problems that would suit its students and community. Students and staff co-designed a new procedure with CAYAD’s help.
The project built student leadership and led to fewer repeat problems with AOD, fewer stand-downs, greater whānau trust in the school and further collaborative work on harm prevention.
“It’s one of the strongest processes we have… mana enhancing… non-shaming… relationship focused.”
-Rebecca Wilson, Haeata College.
Hokianga says no to new bottle store
A new bottle store was proposed for an unsuitable site in Omapere, but noone in the community knew about it. Community champions started a petition and CAYAD let people know the right way to have their say. After more than 300 objections were lodged the applicant pulled out.
“It’s about caring about our people, our haukainga and their wellbeing, I am certain that the result will help reduce social harm. If it wasn’t for CAYAD’s genuine care and support the petition wouldn’t have gone ahead.”
-Mereana Watene, local resident.