May 20 2021
Looking toward 2022 to switch funding a health-based approach to drugs
2021 Budget: no real news in terms of increased funding for treatment, health approaches or harm reduction. But some good steps tacking underlying health inequalities.
Johann Hari on his film about Billie Holiday and the war on drugs
On the eve of the NZ release of The US vs Billie Holiday, Russell Brown talks to Johann Hari about the movie, compassionate drug policy & what's next.
Turning away from the 'war on drugs'
Recently Oregon became the first US state to decriminalise all drug use, the latest of many changes there and around the world.
Why discretion missed the mark
Don Rowe explains why police discretion is no substitute for decriminalisation, and raises the hope that genuine reform could be back on the table.
Through the Maze: On the road to health Symposium
2021 Parliamentary Symposium: Towards a health-based approach to drug policy and practice.
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.
Mar 1 2021
Information - the best way to reduce drug harm
Drug checking just got a big endorsement, with the release of a new VUW study carried out during last summer's festival season.
Feb 15 2021
Some reminders as we move through lockdown levels
With the return to lockdown level 2 or 3 we are sharing some information to help anyone using alcohol or other drugs.