Crate Day a 'throwback' NZ can do without - NationalCARALISE TRAYES/STUFF The Health Minister says Crate Day is "concerning", while National's health spokesman says its a remnant of a NZ many want to leave behind. Those on both sides of the political divide have condemned the beer drinking event Crate Day as outdated and harmful. On Saturday, thousands of mostly young Kiwis from across the country are expected to participate in National Crate Day. Save me a spot in hospital* How New Zealand's national Crate Day came to be* The first Saturday in December not a good day for Hāwera police* Queenstown police want a 48-hour alcohol ban over Crate Day weekendPromoted by The Rock FM, Crate Day involves consuming a "swappa crate" – 12 large (745 millilitre) bottles of beer – to celebrate the beginning of summer. On Friday afternoon, almost 47,000 had liked the National Crate Day Facebook page.

Source: Stuff December 01, 2017 03:53 UTC