Articles with category: Media release
Lessons must be learnt from meth report
The report into HNZ’s response to "methamphetamine contamination" contains hard lessons for the government and its agencies. The harms caused by HNZ’s zero tolerance approach were more widespread than previously thought.
July 2018 cannabis survey
A new survey shows two thirds of voters support changing the country’s outdated cannabis law. Outright legalisation is the most popular option.
Jun 21 2018
Legalising cannabis in Canada is good for public health
Canada’s decision to legalise and regulate cannabis is a public health win, and something the NZ government should look to emulate.
Strong justification to rein in meth testing industry
Regulations to rein in meth testing industry announced, following report from Govt's chief science advisor
Dec 20 2017
Government’s medical cannabis bill will address current barriers
The Drug Foundation welcomed the government’s announcement to establish a government-run medical cannabis scheme as part of its First 100 Days commitment.
New approach to dealing with drug use by HNZ tenants a welcome move
The Drug Foundation welcomes the Government’s announcement that Housing New Zealand will adopt a new policy when it detects methamphetamine in its rental properties
Nov 9 2017
Helen Clark joins global drug policy commission
Former Prime Minister Rt Hon Helen Clark as the 25th member of the highly respected Global Commission on Drug Policy. The appointment is a welcome one.
Aug 19 2017
Support for cannabis law reform remains high in 2017
Public support for cannabis law reform is as strong as ever, as survey results released today by the NZ Drug Foundation show.
Jul 26 2017
Urgent response to drug deaths: accurate information is vital
The NZ Drug Foundation is calling on the NZ Police to release test results for substances suspected of leading to deaths of eight people in Auckland. Accurate is vital to an appropriate response.
Replace drug convictions with health referrals: Drug Foundation launches new model drug law
We're proposing a complete overhaul of New Zealand's drug laws. This is a start.
Astonishing results from free testing of illicit drugs at festivals
Many festival-goers take drugs. But last summer, a significant number decided against it after being told the drug they were about to take was not what they thought.
More Kiwi women open up about their struggles with booze
Living Sober's online community’s manager and Editor-in-Chief Lotta Dann today launched her second book, Mrs D is Going Within.