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On the frontlines of the methamphetamine surge

16 Jul 2025

A doubling of methamphetamine use has left under-resourced community organisations struggling to respond

Media release

New drug report shows record need for harm reduction and support services

19 Jun 2025

A sharp increase in cocaine and methamphetamine use has happened against the backdrop of long-term under-investment in addiction services

Report

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

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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