Below is a sample no sugary drinks policy for schools from the Ministries of Health and Education http://www.education.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/water-only-Template.docx
The "No sugary drinks" logo and guidelines for its use are available here
https://www.change.org/p/parliament-petition-for-a-tax-on-sugar-sweetened-beverages
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/sugary-drinks-in-hospitals-scrapped-2015093005#axzz3nG9BufIb
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/82507640/Auckland-Council-drops-sugary-drinks-from-vending-machines-at-leisure-centres
http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/un-doctored/2014/october-2014/08/community-agencies-collaborate-with-commercial-sponsors-to-create-a-sugar-free-polyfest.aspx
http://www.tepanui.co.nz/tpr/2014/10/te-matatini-2015-2/
http://www.actionstation.org.nz/stop-marketing-at-our-children
This film is an invaluable resource to help spread the message about sugar in a fun and accessible way.
The trailer:
That sugar song (a clip from the film)
http://thatsugarfilm.com
If you are a teacher at a primary, intermediate or high school, there are educational resources available based around the film for purchase here:
http://thatsugarfilm.com/schools
Lobby your local School, Church, Sports club or other Community group to endorse these guidelines that provide a framework to limit sugary drink intake in the community.
http://www.fizz.org.nz/sites/fizz.org.nz/files/Policy%20Brief_NZBGP.pdf
FIZZ responds to criticism of a sugary drinks tax in Wellington's Dominion Post
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/comment/10298685/Sugars-bitter-after-effectsÂ
Gerhard Sundborn introduces the guidelines.
Rob Beaglehole, Nelson dentist, responds.
Annette King, health spokesperson for the Labour party, responds.
Kevin Hague, health spokesperson for the Green party, responds.