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Scientists at the University of Auckland have successfully used New Zealand’s wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption.

A recent report from the New Zealand Drug Foundation shows that Cocaine use is on the rise across NZ, despite record seizures of the drug...

The wastewater of New Zealand is tested every month for drugs of abuse and it highlights an increase in illicit drug use.

The updated standard, ASNZS4308 (2023), will eventually replace the previous 2008 edition.

In the workplace, the leadup to Christmas is crucial for reinforcing the importance of safety.

The University of Otago has recently completed a unique study, ranking drugs in NZ by the harm they cause, including harm to the user,...

The wastewater of New Zealand is tested every month for drugs of abuse. This is a nationwide program that started in November 2018 and...

We are getting more and more calls from clients unsure how to navigate the issue of medicinal cannabis in their workplace. While their...

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in both Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting facts. In Australia In 2019,...

It is common these days for a workplace to have a drug and alcohol policy. Often part of a broader suite of HR policies, a drug and...

A robust drug and alcohol policy is fundamental to a successful workplace drug and alcohol program. However, if not reviewed regularly, a...

Oral fluid drug testing in workplaces must now adhere to a new Standard – ASNZS 4760:2019. This replaces the previous edition (2006).

In-house drug and alcohol testing is when an organisation uses their own staff and equipment to conduct testing, rather than engage an...

What good is the policy if your workers do not know about it or understand what it means for them?

Effective 5 November 2020, codeine and codeine-containing combination products, such as Nurofen Plus, will change from being ‘over the...