A new research project by the Helen Clark Foundation, led by Dr Rose Crossin, investigates how New Zealand's drug policy spending compares to public preferences, highlighting the need for reform away from punitive measures towards evidence-based, community-informed approaches.
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prioritising health over punishment in drug responses
\\ \\ 22 June 2025\\ \\ Blog\\ \\ **New Project: Drug policy in New Zealand** \\ \\ New Helen Clark Foundation project investigates drug policy expenditure in New Zealand and compares current spending to community preferences. We’re…\\ \\ H\\ \\ Helen Clark Foundationcommunity-supported, cost-effective investment
\\ \\ 27 October 2025\\ \\ Press Release\\ \\ **The Helen Clark Foundation Calls On Govt To Follow The Evidence And Fund A Health-Based Approach** \\ \\ NZs drug law has had little change for decades. In the face of the growing presence of synthetics in the drug supply offshore and the impacts on our communities when there is insufficient harm reduction, the need to reform how we respond is grea.,\\ \\ H\\ \\ Helen Clark FoundationSpotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
