Articles with category: Media release
Mar 10 2021
Dr Reti’s medicinal cannabis bill highlights flaws in current system
Private members bill from Dr Shane Reit highlights how the current medicinal scheme has left patients with huge barriers to access.
Mar 8 2021
New poll shows overwhelming support for reform of cannabis laws
A new poll show the vast majority of voters want cannabis either legalised or decriminalised.
Jan 12 2021
New figures show drug checking services have reduced harm - but more could be done
KnowYourStuffNZ figures: People are choosing not to take the harmful cathinone eutylone, after discovering they had unwittingly purchased it.
Demand for treatment outstrips supply, as Kiwis continue to be convicted for minor drug offences
The Drug Foundation's annual State of the Nation report highlights increasing demand for treatment and impacts of 2019 law change.
Timely decision on festival drug checking will save lives
We are thrilled by Health Minister Andrew Little’s announcement providing legal certainty for drug checking this year.
Margin narrows on referendum result: A clear mandate for change
The Drug Foundation accepts that the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill is now unlikely to be put forward to Parliament in its current form, but asks the Government to acknowledge that the vote is extremely close.
No vote not a vote for inaction: decriminalisation urged.
The cannabis referendum result was released today with 46.1% of New Zealanders voting in favour of legalisation, and 53.1% against. However, even those who campaigned for a ‘no’ vote have accepted that cannabis use should be treated as a he
Sarah Helm appointed as new Drug Foundation Executive Director
The Drug Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Helm (Kāi Tahu, pākeha) as our new Executive Director.
Oct 9 2020
Public health experts call for yes vote in referendum
A new editorial published in the NZMJ explores why a yes vote offers a net gain for public health.
Sep 8 2020
Economic report shows New Zealand will be better off under legal cannabis
Economic reports released by Government show New Zealanders will be better off under legal cannabis.
Aug 28 2020
Drug Foundation farewells long-standing executive director Ross Bell
Executive Director Ross Bell is leaving the organisation for a role at the Ministry of Health after more than 16 years at the helm.
A reminder for people who use drugs
Advice for people managing drug use during Covid-19: It's ok to feel worried. You're not going through this alone.