Most people want drinking age raised - poll

Most people want the drinking age raised from 18 to 20, a poll released tonight shows.

TV One's Colmar Brunton survey of 1000 voters found 74 per cent wanted it changed while 24 per cent said it should stay at 18.

Other recent polls have also shown a strong majority in favour of raising the age limit.

The Law Commission, which last month issued its report on liquor laws, has recommended raising the age limit and also put up a raft of other proposals which the Government is considering.

Parliament voted 11 years ago to lower the drinking age from 20 to 18 and last voted on it in 2006, when a majority favoured keeping it at 18.

- NZPA