by EllenR | Jul 9, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news
Professor Joe Boden, member of the cannabis expert panel, spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB about the possible impacts of legalising cannabis for recreational use. Listen to the interview below or on the Newstalk ZB...
by EllenR | Jul 9, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news
Russell Brown, author of the Hard News blog on Public Address, writes about the recently released evidence summary on legalising cannabis. “The result is some quite admirable science communication, with evidence available in at-a-glance summaries and FAQs, and...
by EllenR | Jul 8, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news
Juliet was interviewed for this short video on Aotearoa New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Produced by The Spinoff for the World Health Organization, the video also features commentary from the Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield,...
by EllenR | Jul 8, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news
The prime minister’s chief scientist says the science behind legalising cannabis is uncertain, though it appears making recreational use of the drug legal may reduce harm, writes political reporter Thomas Manch for Stuff. Read the article on the Stuff website...
by EllenR | Jul 7, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news
New Zealand Herald political reporter Derek Cheng takes a look at the findings of the cannabis expert panel, including health and social impacts, and comparisons to overseas examples of legalisation. Read the article on the NZ Herald website See the cannabis evidence...
by EllenR | Jul 7, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news
Juliet has led an expert panel of academics, researchers and health and social experts – co-chaired by Auckland University Professor Tracey McIntosh – in gathering information on the possible impacts of legalising cannabis. Political reporter Derek Cheng from the New...