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ACT The Liberal Party Rodney Hide

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Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

More funding for drug education programmes in schools and communities
Prioritise the prosecution of crimes such as violent offences ahead of personal cannabis possession
Introduce a legal age limit of 18 years for personal cannabis use; ensure it remains an offence to drive while under the influence of cannabis
Extend the approach of the Youth Drug Court (which has cut re-offending by addressing substance addiction rather than simply punishing) to other areas of the justice system

New Zealand Labour Party Hon Annette King

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Maori Party Dr Pita Sharples Not
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National Party of New Zealand Simon Power

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New Zealand First Ron Mark

Aggressively target "P" and other dangerous drugs through co-ordinated education and police programmes aimed at reducing both access to and the appeal of these types of drugs
Oppose all efforts to legalise cannabis and any other form of illicit drugs
Raise the drinking age
Trial roadside drug testing using technology currently available overseas

Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Increase investment in education and community action initiatives around the country which aim to reduce the demand for drugs
Increase investment in treatment services around the country to improve the chances of those seeking to escape from drug-dependency
Oppose any change to the current, illegal status of cannabis unless or until a very clear consensus view emerges in the medical and scientific community that cannabis poses no significant health dangers to any part of our community
United Future New Zealand Hon Peter Dunne

Focus resources to deal with the most socially harmful drugs as identified through scientific research and the assessments of justice, education and health experts
Oppose the decriminalisation of cannabis for recreational use
Remove being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while committing a crime as a mitigating factor in sentencing
Make drug and alcohol rehabilitation courses compulsory for inmates who have been identified with drug or alcohol addictions

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Libertarianz
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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