People organising a party, and registering it, will receive a free party pack full of useful advice on running a safe party and being a responsible host.
Mr van Duuren said other benefits of registering a party meant that if something went wrong police would be able to provide support.
"They will know where the party is, how many people are expected and who to speak to directly if they do need to attend."
Roadsafe Hawke's Bay had also created a website which included information on host responsibility, how to avoid gatecrashers and noise control.
"The party season starts about mid-December and for us, it is our busiest time of the year trying to keep a lid on disorder and other alcohol-related crime.
"Every weekend we attend parties or gatherings that have got out of control and we hope the party register will help steer us to where potential trouble may loom," he said.
"While most parties are great and are well-controlled by the organisers, there are a few that go haywire. Often it's a bad mix of too much alcohol and youthful exuberance."
Mr van Duuren said police would be taking a zero tolerance approach to brawling, disorder and violence both on private property and in public places over the festive season. Extra police will be on duty well into the New Year.
People organising events where alcohol would be served also needed to adopt the host responsibility role, police said.
Drink-drive checkpoints had been stepped up across the Bay.