Current Debates

It's your turn to shout

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The Law Commission's work is done - Now it's your turn to shout.

If implemented, the Law Commission's 100-plus recommendations would overhaul New Zealand's liquor laws.  Draft legislation will soon be considered by Parliament, and it's time for politicians to listen to the voices of communities, to those who face the consequences of alcohol misuse every day.

Keri Welham talks to those at the coalface about New Zealanders' relationships with alcohol and the damage it visits upon their communities:

Getting the MODA running

Monday, February 22, 2010

The New Zealand Law Commission has released the Misuse of Drug Act Review issues paper: Controlling and Regulating Drugs.

The full report, plus a really useful summary, can be viewed and downloaded at www.talklaw.co.nz/talkdrugs.

Submissions close 30 April 2010.

Needle exchange comes of age

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The New Zealand National Needle Exchange Programme was the first of its kind in the world, and this year, it turns 21. Kim Thomas looks at the history of this quiet achiever and talks to some of those who have helped form its development over the years.