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Cannabis

This section contains a range of information on cannabis and public health policy in New Zealand, including:

Latest news and updates

National Drug Policy 2007-2012 Published (Mar 2007)
The National Drug Policy 2007-2012 has been published. The Policy supports the development of intersectoral action plans to address drug-related harm in New Zealand as well as individual initiatives undertaken by agencies.

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For help with a cannabis problem

If you or someone you know needs help for a problem with cannabis, contact one of the following services:


Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797

Narcotics Anonymous
Wellington: 04 801 9933
Auckland: 09 303 1449
Christchurch: 03 365 0686

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services
phone your nearest hospital

Youthline
0800 376 633

Citizens Advice Bureau
0800 367 222

Your doctor or a local GP
Look under Registered Medical Practitioners at the front of your phone book.

Emergency
Dial 111 for an ambulance.