What can we expect in 2019?
A look forward at what we can expect in 2019 including some shenanigans from The Trusts
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Are we getting a good deal?
How does ‘giving back’ stack up against higher prices and convenience costs? Take a look
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Guilty but unrepentant
The Trusts remain unrepentant despite the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling that The Trusts’ statements were “likely to...
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Looking at The Trusts annual report 2017/18
Here are all the interesting bits from The Trusts annual statements for 2017/18
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A load of hogwash… but not misleading
The Trusts claim might be batshit crazy, but apparently making crazy claims doesn’t break the advertising rules
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City has 980 booze outlets
We do not want more alcohol-related harm. We do want a modern, evidence-based system of control, where the central purpose is to minimise harms...
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Why can’t we get a great pub?
I love a good pub. But with The Trusts at the helm I’ve got no hope of getting a great local. Here’s why…
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The extent of the monopoly
The monopoly rights held by the West Auckland trusts are not exhaustive. There are a couple of exemptions for off-licenses and for on-licenses it...
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Orright, WATS goin’ on here then?
The Trusts is actually a joint venture called WATS Ltd. So what does that mean for us?
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