The Whanganui District Health Board is asking locals to ease up on the grog during the silly season.
Health promotion officer Chester Penaflor asks that people encourage their friends and family to drink in moderation, and reinforce that it's not acceptable to pressure someone to have another drink.
He advises we drink no more than two standard drinks a day for women and no more than three for men, and to have at least two alcohol-free days a week.
"When supplying alcohol to under 18s, you need to obtain express consent from that person's parent or legal guardian or you might find yourself paying up to $2,000 in fines," he said.
"When it comes to having a good time, going the distance and using simple harm reduction tools such as drinking water in between drinks or choosing low-alcoholic drinks, you enjoy the occasion and remember it."