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How drug reform can cure our colonialist inclination

1 Nov 2019

US justice reform activists Deborah Small and asha bandele say white supremacy and colonialism are at the heart of punitive drug laws. They spoke to Teuila Fuatai about how that stops change.

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Balancing justice's racist scales

1 Nov 2019

With the 2020 cannabis referendum fast approaching, New Zealanders have a unique opportunity to let the government know what they want from drug reform.

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Learning from Canada's First Nations

1 Nov 2019

Māori Advocacy Advisor Jack McDonald travelled to Canada to learn how First Nations have engaged with legalisation.

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Through the Maze and back again

19 Sep 2019

Speakers at our sold-out Through the Maze parliamentary symposium shared stories of loss, personal growth and hope. It was the right time to release "Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation".

Media release
Sep 13
2019

Recommendations for cannabis Bill released today

13 Sep 2019

Today at Parliament the NZ Drug Foundation released Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation, a new report that shows how we can take back control of cannabis from organised crime.

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Synthetic cannabinoids: How to help

29 Aug 2019

If someone is experiencing a synthetic cannabinoid overdose, their life may depend on your actions. Here's what to do.

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Talking with young people about 13 Reasons Why

23 Aug 2019

Did You Know appears in the new discussion guide for parents and caregivers accompanying 13 Reasons Why.

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Unify for Justice to end our drug war

16 Aug 2019

2019 Parliamentary Drug Policy Symposium, Through the Maze: just and equitable drug law reform

Media release
Aug 7
2019

Drug law change is a positive step

7 Aug 2019

Drug Foundation applauds government on law change to allow Police discretion and health referral.