NZ First MP Darroch Ball has come to the aid of a Housing New Zealand tenant who suspected her house was contaminated with P. Ball had tests done on Eileen Gilmour's house in Petone today, even though Housing New Zealand told Te Kāea they would have it tested this week.
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UN to hear drug addictions as health problem not criminal offence
A New Zealand delegation is flying to New York to the United Nations General Assembly on the World's drug problem. Māori Health Provider, Hāpai Te Hauora's Papa Nahi says that they hope to establish a regular meeting with other indigenous peoples to exchange ideas about an indigenous approach to drug policy.
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Native Affairs- Foetal Alcohol
For decades, experts have warned pregnant women of the dangers of drinking alcohol. But the research is still being ignored by many. Up to 3000 babies, a year could be born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder in New Zealand. Native Affairs share the story of a mother who drank, who did drugs during pregnancy, shares her regret and the awful reality with Iulia Leilua.
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Ngāti Whātua take strong stance against p-drug
Ngāti Whātua are taking tough measures to crack down on the potential risks of P manufacturers or users living in iwi homes.
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NewsMethamphetamine operation underway in Wellington region
This morning Police are searching nine properties across the Wellington region for evidence of methamphetamine production and supply, and money laundering involving the Head Hunters gang.
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Māori Party highly unlikely to support legalisation of cannabis
The Māori Party say it's highly unlikely they would support the legalisation of cannabis given the dire effects the drug has had on Māori communities
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Native Affairs Summer Series – Just Do You
When Jacqui Barrett's son turned six he was already taller than his mum. Jacqui, from Ngāti Maniapoto, is a dwarf, although she prefers the term "little person". She's a motivational writer, blogger and public speaker.
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Online drug scam victim calls for more Govt support
A former Māori Language Commission deputy chief jailed for possessing cocaine is calling on the government to take a pro-active approach in cracking down on online fraudsters. Sharon Armstrong spent two years in an Argentinian jail after being duped by a man she met online.
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Native Affairs- A duty of care- Part 2
Last year 20-year old Sentry Taitoko died in a police cell he should never have even been in. His tragic story and the blunders Police made while in their care has become a landmark case. It led to an official inquiry which recommended major changes with the way Police deal with people in custody, who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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Native Affairs- A duty of care- Part 1
Last year 20-year old Sentry Taitoko died in a police cell he should never have even been in. His tragic story and the blunders Police made while in their care has become a landmark case. It led to an official inquiry which recommended major changes with the way Police deal with people in custody, who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
