The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue reading2020 Election and Referenda
On September 19, New Zealand will head to the polls to vote in the general election as well as two referenda: one on whether to bring the End of Life Choice Act into force, and one on whether to legalise the sale, use, possession and production of cannabis.
Budget 2020 – Expert Reaction
The Government has published its Budget 2020 ‘Rebuilding Together’ this afternoon, announcing $50 billion to deliver a COVID-19 response and […]
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Draft cannabis legislation – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the first draft of the cannabis legislation that New Zealanders will vote on in next year’s referendum. The draft Bill sets out […]
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Assisted dying in NZ – Expert Q&A
A referendum next year will decide whether New Zealanders should be allowed to request assisted dying. Experts say if the End […]
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What would change if we legalised cannabis? – Expert Q&A
A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look […]
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Details on recreational cannabis referendum – In the News
Draft details on a proposal to legalise and regulate a market for recreational cannabis, officially released today, will be followed […]
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