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Guyon Espiner experienced blackouts, bad hangovers, and even an embarrassing incident with Helen Clark, but none of these were enough to make him stop drinking.
However, two years ago, he finally decided to quit alcohol.
Interestingly, no one had ever asked the journalist and broadcaster why he drank, but once he stopped, everyone wanted to know why he had quit.
People would ask him if he wouldn't have just one drink.
Now, together with camera operator/editor Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Espiner has created a documentary about his journey of giving up alcohol, New Zealand's drinking culture, and the influence of the alcohol industry.
Espiner can still recall the Steinlager ad campaigns from his youth, and even after all these years, it remains impossible to escape alcohol marketing.
An Ashburton councillor is concerned about the influence of alcohol being highlighted as a significant factor in serious road crashes in Mid Canterbury.
Meanwhile, Counties Manukau District Health Board has seen a surge in mental health and addiction services admissions since last month as it deals with the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Two years ago, Guyon Espiner stopped drinking, and now he has made a documentary about New Zealand's drinking culture and the alcohol industry.