Articles with category: Media release
Apr 11 2017
Drug law reform needed to end Māori over-incarceration
The government must urgently act to end the persistent failure by the criminal justice system to address disproportionate Māori reoffending rates, said the New Zealand Drug Foundation in response to a Waitangi Tribunal report, Tū mai te ran
Mar 3 2017
New campaign to help young New Zealanders Steer Clear of drug driving
A new campaign which shows young New Zealanders that cannabis can impair driving, and which supports young people to find alternatives to driving stoned, is being launched at Splore today.
Mar 2 2017
Online community reaches New Zealand's hidden problem drinkers
People struggling with their alcohol use now have a new online place where they can go to get help anonymously from others with similar experiences.
Sep 30 2016
Submissions on e-cigs and drug utensils
In September the Drug Foundation made submissions on two Ministry of Health consultation documents: Policy Options for the Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes and Review of Drug Utensils Regulation.
Aug 15 2016
Majority backs cannabis law change
A majority of the public favours a change to the legal status of cannabis according to a new poll commissioned by the NZ Drug Foundation.
Statement to the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem
New Zealand Drug Foundation civil society statement to the plenary of the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem
Apr 14 2016
Leading New Zealanders join global letter calling for end to 'drug war'
Aotearoa New Zealand Leaders Join Over 1,000 Worldwide Calling for End to "Disastrous" Drug War Ahead of UN Special Session
Sep 18 2015
New Zealand Government must step up efforts to end the death penalty
Australian death penalty experts to visit New Zealand – Monday 21 September 2015
Kiwis excited to experience a month off alcohol
Starting this Sunday, New Zealanders from around the country are taking part in FebFast, an annual fundraising campaign that challenges participants to experience the month of February without alcohol.
FebFast 2015 to tackle NZ's rape culture
The New Zealand Drug Foundation is partnering with Rape Prevention Education for FebFast 2015, which will challenge participants to experience the month of February without drinking while raising funds to combat sexual violence.
Nov 11 2014
Bringing the perils of drug driving to the Wellington waterfront
Visiting Wellington this week is a public education campaign which challenges drivers who think driving after smoking cannabis is okay.
Nov 10 2014
International spotlight on drug driving
The lack of a thorough understanding about the complex issue of drugs and driving must not be an excuse for inaction – this is the theme of the 2nd International Drugs and Driving Symposium being held in Wellington this week.