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A collection of resources discussing addiction, mental health, and social justice and civil rights in New Zealand.

The New Zealand War on Drugs – WASTED with Guyon Epsiner

Guyon Epsiner takes a closer look at the “war on drugs” through the lens of methamphetamine, a drug many New Zealanders consider to be the most dangerous. He talks to police, Australian politicians, treatment providers, and the Drug Foundation, but the real heart of the story comes from speaking with people who’ve lived through it themselves, diving into their personal experiences and struggles.

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New Zealand Drinking Culture – PROOF with Guyon Epsiner

Follow Guyon Epsiner, an award-winning journalist living in New Zealand, as he talks with several individuals who provide insight into the effects of alcohol and drinking culture, specifically the associated harms felt by community members. He even speaks to someone from the alcohol industry who tries to argue for the potential benefits of alcohol. This documentary, however, can see through this and dives into the predatory nature of these companies, such as how poorer communities are riddled with liquor stores, and how the harms that communities endure are ignored.

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