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Apr 18
2016

UNGASS 2016 - as it happened

18 Apr 2016

The biggest global conversation on drug policy in the last 15 years was run by the United Nations in New York City 19-20 April 2016.

Media release
Apr 14
2016

Leading New Zealanders join global letter calling for end to 'drug war'

14 Apr 2016

Aotearoa New Zealand Leaders Join Over 1,000 Worldwide Calling for End to "Disastrous" Drug War Ahead of UN Special Session

News
Apr 12
2016

Why Maori must lead on drug law reform

12 Apr 2016

When will world leaders, politicians and community leaders admit that our punitive approach to the drug problem isn't working?

News
Mar 4
2016

More of the same won't work - Sanho Tree visit report

4 Mar 2016

When Sanho Tree visited Aotearoa New Zealand in February 2016 he grabbed everyone’s attention by sharing many counter-intuitive responses to drug prohibition.

Article

Mythbusters: Is P lurking behind New Zealand's picket white fences?

1 Feb 2016

A growing number of property owners and potential buyers are testing houses for methamphetamine contamination. Mythbusters investigates whether the concern is justified.

Article

Q&A: Greg O'Connor

1 Feb 2016

Greg O'Connor has seen a lot of change since he was elected President of the NZ Police Association.

Article

Guest editorial: Some thoughts on human rights and the War on Drugs

1 Feb 2016

Damon Barrett argues that there are systemic human rights violation in the War on Drugs

Article

Speaking of drugs, eradication and development

1 Feb 2016

Eradication attacks on Colombian drug crops have been hailed by many (including the White House) as a success. David Young looks at the local cost.

Article

UNGASS 2016: What prospect for change?

1 Feb 2016

NGOs closest to the UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem in April aren't expecting big change, but they see things moving in the right direction.