Colin Mathura-Jeffree. Photo / Herald on Sunday
The Government believes New Zealand drivers aren't ready to moderate their drinking. We know they are. So take responsibility for keeping our roads safe by signing up: Two Drinks Max.
- Sign up at nzherald.co.nz here
- Sign up on Facebook here
- Use #2DrinksMax to show support on Twitter
Some of NZ's most well-known people have pledged their support to the Two Drinks Max campaign.
BETH ALLEN
Shortland Street actor
"Two Drinks Max is a simple, clear message that people can understand. I've had friends who have lost their licences, and one who caused an accident."
- Read
Beth Allen's full pledge
OWEN GLENN
Businessman/philanthropist
"I believe it is way overdue. It's time to start saving lives. Many others simply don't have the freedom of choice that we do, so let's all of us choose responsibility."
- Read Owen Glenn's full pledge
CELIA WADE-BROWN
Mayor of Wellington
"People need to be aware of how impaired they can be after two
drinks. In some cases people become unreasonably confident in their ability after drinking. It's all fine to think you're a great dancer when you are drunk but not a great driver."
- Read Celia Wade-Brown's full pledge
COLIN MATHURA-JEFFREE
Model and NZ's Next Top Model judge
"It's about safety. We need to look after each other. People who use the roads are at risk from drink-drivers every time they get into their cars or on to their bikes."
- Read Colin Mathura-Jeffree's full pledge
MARK INGLIS
Mountaineer and motivational speaker
"I am a double amputee [so] it will be a challenge because I live in a rural community with no taxi service. But I will stop at two whereas before I might have had three."
- Read Mark Inglis' full pledge
KYLIE BAX
International supermodel
"We must pave the road in the right way for the future generations. Keep our Kiwi pride and stand tall. Don't drink and drive. Lower the limit."
- Read Kylie Bax's full pledge
SARA TETRO
Celebrity agent/TV host
"Anything that's going to keep every member of society safe on the road has got to be a good thing. This is one of many things that is worth a try."
- Read Sara Tetro's full pledge
SIMON BARNETT
Breakfast radio host
"It's idiotic not to do it when evidence suggests most people are confused about how much to drink. People power has made a difference in the past."
- Read Simon Barnett's full pledge
DENISE L'ESTRANGE-CORBET
World fashion designer
"A lot of people are out of control just walking around after a few drinks, so they'd just be lethal behind the wheel. There need to be enormous penalties."
- Read Denise L'Estrange Corbet's full pledge
VANESSA THORNTON
Middlemore Hospital emergency department head
"It's important to get behind this campaign because it's about saving lives. I have seen how families can be left devastated by the death of someone close to them."
- Read Vanessa Thornton's full pledge
MICHAEL BOULGARIS
Real estate agent
"I have a drink-drive conviction, that is why I am so passionate about what you are trying to do. It was a nightmare. People have to realise the consequences."
- Read Michael Boulgaris' full pledge
NICKY WATSON
Socialite/model
"My brother was slumped in his seat when the vehicle went under a truck. The other people were decapitated. The driver was drunk. My brother was so lucky to live."
- Read Nicky Watson's full pledge
RAYBON KAN
Comedian
"Two Drinks Max is good - a rule of thumb should be catchy. It ought to be easy for drunk people to recite. In fact, make it a jingle. Drunk people enjoy little songs."
- Read Raybon Kan's full pledge
MIKE PURU
Breakfast radio host
"When I was 12, we had a boarder living with us. It was one of those open, country roads, four guys in the car and all completely drunk. All of them were killed."
- Read Mike Puru's full pledge
CYBELE WIREN
Fashion designer
"My friends and family have been impacted in different ways. It's such an important issue for everyone - that we can be as safe as possible on the roads."
- Read Cybele Wiren's full pledge
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