NZ Drug Foundation Staff
The sky hasn’t fallen on: Australia
Some states in Australia removed criminal penalties for drug use and possession more than a quarter of a century ago, but the sky hasn't fallen in yet.
Q&A: Lizzie McMillan-Makalio
Trained social worker Lizzie McMillan-Makalio is manager Wesley Community Action-Waitangirua, where six community services are run.
Viewpoints: Is it okay for NZ Police to interpret drug laws
The majority of New Zealanders support change to our cannabis laws, but the political appetite is low. A drop in prosecutions for cannabis offences points to a silent relaxation of drug policy.
Q&A: Gilbert Taurua
In May 2016, Gilbert Taurua joined the Drug Foundation to lead a new area of work promoting better drug laws for Māori.
Viewpoints: A price too far?
In this edition, Viewpoints looks at whether tax increases are an effective public heath tool to reduce tobacco consumption and finds the answer is yes and no – it depends on your perspective.
Portugal: putting health and welfare at the centre of drug policy
With solid evidence showing punitive approaches to drugs do not work, the question that arises is what to do instead? In this first instalment of a Matters of Substance series on innovative drug policies in different countries, we look at P
Mythbusters: gangs target middle class kids
Minister Judith Collins recently claimed the Head Hunters are working with Black Power and the Mongrel Mob to sell methamphetamine to private high school students. But what evidence is there for this unlikely alliance?
Q&A: Dr Richard Di Natale
Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale worked as doctor before being elected a senator in 2011. He's a strong voice for treating drug abuse as a health issue.
Viewpoints: Introducing lockout laws
Lockout laws may just be the next weapon in New Zealand's arsenal against late night alcohol-fuelled violence. But just how effective are they?
Opinion: Telling it like it is
Our Board Chairman Tuari Potiki told the United Nations General Assembly that indigenous voices must be part of the drug policy debate.
Mythbusters: Is P lurking behind New Zealand's picket white fences?
A growing number of property owners and potential buyers are testing houses for methamphetamine contamination. Mythbusters investigates whether the concern is justified.
Q&A: Greg O'Connor
Greg O'Connor has seen a lot of change since he was elected President of the NZ Police Association.