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Report: Drug use in Aotearoa 2023/24

17 Jun 2025

Pulling together the latest drug use and consumption data from 2023/24

Media release

New data shows strain on addictions services

29 May 2025

More investment is needed in the face of a doubling of methamphetamine consumption

Media release

Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge

19 May 2025

New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption.

Media release

Crucial harm reduction service continues to increase reach

17 Apr 2025

Strong growth in the number of people getting their drugs checked is reassuring against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile drug supply and a surge in consumption.

Report

Report: What we saw at drug checking in 2024

17 Apr 2025

Key insights from our drug checking services in 2024.

Media release

New guide launched to help navigate medicinal cannabis and workplace safety

20 Feb 2025

The guide was developed in collaboration with Construction Health and Safety New Zealand, Dentons and Māori and Pasifika Trades Training

Event

Webinar: Medicinal cannabis and workplace safety

19 Feb 2025

Join us for a webinar to launch our new guide on medicinal cannabis in the workplace

Media release

New programme to help protect youth exposed to gambling hidden in online gaming

18 Dec 2024

The NZ Drug Foundation is working with the Problem Gambling Foundation to develop new resources for schools

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Urgent action called for after alarming increases in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption

11 Dec 2024

New wastewater testing results showing a significant increase in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption demonstrate a need for urgent action to prevent harm