Articles with category: Media release
Timely decision on festival drug checking will save lives
We are thrilled by Health Minister Andrew Little’s announcement providing legal certainty for drug checking this year.
Margin narrows on referendum result: A clear mandate for change
The Drug Foundation accepts that the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill is now unlikely to be put forward to Parliament in its current form, but asks the Government to acknowledge that the vote is extremely close.
No vote not a vote for inaction: decriminalisation urged.
The cannabis referendum result was released today with 46.1% of New Zealanders voting in favour of legalisation, and 53.1% against. However, even those who campaigned for a ‘no’ vote have accepted that cannabis use should be treated as a he
Sarah Helm appointed as new Drug Foundation Executive Director
The Drug Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Helm (Kāi Tahu, pākeha) as our new Executive Director.
Oct 9 2020
Public health experts call for yes vote in referendum
A new editorial published in the NZMJ explores why a yes vote offers a net gain for public health.
Sep 8 2020
Economic report shows New Zealand will be better off under legal cannabis
Economic reports released by Government show New Zealanders will be better off under legal cannabis.
Aug 28 2020
Drug Foundation farewells long-standing executive director Ross Bell
Executive Director Ross Bell is leaving the organisation for a role at the Ministry of Health after more than 16 years at the helm.
A reminder for people who use drugs
Advice for people managing drug use during Covid-19: It's ok to feel worried. You're not going through this alone.
Jul 1 2020
ASA rules in Drug Foundation’s favour on cannabis referendum campaign
Decision regarding complaints received about our ‘Vote Yes On Our Terms’ cannabis referendum campaign ads welcomed.
Jun 18 2020
Crowd funding plea to keep cannabis campaign on the air
A PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign launched today, asking supporters to help keep our "Vote Yes On Our Terms" advertisements on the air
Jun 1 2020
Vote Yes - On Our Terms campaign launch
The New Zealand Drug Foundation has today launched its campaign to inform New Zealanders about the key terms included in the Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill, that voters will be deciding at the cannabis referendum. The campaign is en
Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill: World-leading public health law
The Government has released the full and final Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill that New Zealanders will be voting for at the referendum on 19 September. It's a YES from us.