Dec 19 2019
Independent evaluation of drug checking welcomed
An independent evaluation of festival drug checking, announced today, should put to rest political squabbling about a law change
Dec 18 2019
Police to get new tools to tackle drug driving
Drug Foundation welcomes the announcement by the Government that will give Police the tools they need to tackle drug driving .
Dec 18 2019
Medical cannabis scheme will be judged on patient access
Regulations governing medicinal cannabis, released today, are an improvement ... but success will be measured by better patient access
Xavier is a young man facing a world of "Choice" in YouTube drama
Check out this pick-a-path live-action drama series on YouTube that follows a teenage boy and his encounters with drugs.
Dec 12 2019
Treat drugs as a health issue: Justice sector review
Recommendations in the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group’s new report offer a way forward to treat drugs as a health issue.
Dec 5 2019
Cannabis control law gives voters confidence
New Zealand voters will be pleased with the government’s detailed and well-considered Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, says Ross Bell.
Dec 3 2019
Cannabis Control Bill ticks the boxes
The Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill provides NZ with a new approach to cannabis that puts public health and safety at the centre.
Nov 20 2019
Crown must honour Te Tiriti with cannabis law reform
The Drug Foundation, Te Rau Ora and Hāpai te Hauora call on the Crown to meet its obligations under Te Tiriti as it drafts cannabis law.
Global Drug Survey 2020: What they're focusing on
NZ Drug Foundation is sharing details of the world's largest survey on drug use. This news item is published on behalf of the organisers of Global Drug Survey 2020