Unify rally to end our drug war
A glimpse of what happened at Auckland Town Hall at the Unify Rally on Monday 16 September. Photographer Katrina Elton was on hand to capture what happened.
Unawareness and cost block cannabis prescriptions
Although medicinal cannabis was made legal in New Zealand, the medical profession has been slow to widely adopt the new option. Russell Brown finds that a scarcity of use data, lack of awareness and cost are some of the barriers.
How drug reform can cure our colonialist inclination
US justice reform activists Deborah Small and asha bandele say white supremacy and colonialism are at the heart of punitive drug laws. They spoke to Teuila Fuatai about how that stops change.
Balancing justice's racist scales
With the 2020 cannabis referendum fast approaching, New Zealanders have a unique opportunity to let the government know what they want from drug reform.
Learning from Canada's First Nations
Māori Advocacy Advisor Jack McDonald travelled to Canada to learn how First Nations have engaged with legalisation.
Through the Maze and back again
Speakers at our sold-out Through the Maze parliamentary symposium shared stories of loss, personal growth and hope. It was the right time to release "Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation".
Sep 13 2019
Recommendations for cannabis Bill released today
Today at Parliament the NZ Drug Foundation released Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation, a new report that shows how we can take back control of cannabis from organised crime.
Synthetic cannabinoids: How to help
If someone is experiencing a synthetic cannabinoid overdose, their life may depend on your actions. Here's what to do.
Talking with young people about 13 Reasons Why
Did You Know appears in the new discussion guide for parents and caregivers accompanying 13 Reasons Why.