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Cannabis key difference between Helen and John
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 12:47 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
"As the two main parties fight over the central ground this election, there is little seperation between the two partys' policies. One key issue which seperates the two leaders is the Cannabis issue," says Julian Crawford, ALCP candidate for Dunedin ... More >>
*Nats are weak on Key issue : Drugs and Crime*
Friday, 31 October 2008, 3:41 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
All Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidates standing for election say the superficiality of the "Law and Order" debate in New Zealand ought to be a major concern for voters. More >>
Strategic Voting Finally Working
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 5:03 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The West Coast-Tasman voters have the opportunity to have 4 representatives in Parliament this election. More >>
*Pot prohibition promotes 'dog-eat-dog' values*
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 3:13 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Scientists miss key 'factor' : It's a no-brainer ! Another expensive research study finds alcohol and other drug abuse under the age of 15 probably contributes directly to subsequent health and social problems. More >>
Cannabis R18 consistency for election
Monday, 6 October 2008, 2:05 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party have secured the shortest slogan in political history on this year's ballot paper - 'R18' (see http://www.elections.org.nz/maori/parties/registered-political-parties.html). This eye-catching option will sit with the equally eye-catching cannabis leaf as ... More >>
Its time .. for Sativex !
Monday, 6 October 2008, 1:09 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
ALCP applauds Friday's announcement of the tiny move toward allowing patients to be treated legally with cannabis, though it must be said that an unsubsidised Sativex product will be a relatively expensive delivery device for administering THC and ... More >>
ALCP challenges Peter Dunne in Ohariu
Friday, 19 September 2008, 4:00 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
A UNICEF report, released last year, showed the lowest teen use of cannabis is found in Holland, where cannabis use is tolerated and strictly R18 cafes sell cannabis products to adult smokers. Countries like US and NZ, with "zero tolerance" policies ... More >>
Cannabis candidate to stand in Auckland Central
Friday, 19 September 2008, 2:45 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Current Party president Kevin O'Connell is to challenge Auckland voters for the seat of Auckland Central, saying "If prohibition is intended to assist in the wellbeing and protection of citizens, the current drug laws in NZ do exactly the opposite." More >>
Dead cop 'victim of prohibition'
Friday, 12 September 2008, 1:46 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The killing of Sergeant Don Wilkinson during a South Auckland police anti-drug operation is a tragedy for his family and colleagues, and they certainly have the sympathy of the ALCP. More >>
ALCP Challenges Government to show some spine
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 11:09 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
ALCP calls on the Labour-led government to include a question in the next postal referendum, that asks New Zealanders to vote on the legality of cannabis. More >>
ALCP puts call out for electorate candidates
Monday, 7 July 2008, 10:22 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The ALCP is inviting fellow Kiwis to consider being a list and/or electorate candidate in this election, and show some solidarity with other Kiwis who believe this law must change as a priority for positive community change. More >>
Stanlake killing shows nature of prohibition
Friday, 11 April 2008, 4:35 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Tony Stanlake's brutal killing was a prohibition murder. The police are being intellectually deceitful to suggest the case 'demonstrates the insidious nature of drugs'. More >>
Big fat anti-drug NGO griftfest
Monday, 18 February 2008, 2:44 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The UN drug policy consultation in Wellington this week will be a big fat expert blowhard session say the ALCP, see http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0802/S00059.htm. Notably it is expected rational observations - eg. that an ongoing cannabis ban is ... More >>
Help + harm = no change
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 12:51 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Lawlessness has become a way of life in NZ. In particular, a hard-core group of New Zealanders have become desensitised from the real life consequences of their own shocking behaviour. There is murder and violence, disrespect and vandalism constantly ... More >>
Cannabis debate puts heat on parliament
Friday, 9 November 2007, 2:42 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Bravo to the NZ Drug Foundation for re-igniting discussion about the cannabis legal status. A rational public debate on the pros and cons of decriminalisation options for New Zealand's number one illicit drug is long overdue. To promote real evidence ... More >>
ALCP: Sick people risk arrest over cannabis laws
Monday, 19 February 2007, 9:41 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
For the many sick people who are desperate enough to risk expensively - and often dangerously - engaging with the NZ cannabis black market, in order to obtain the most effective medicine for their condition, there are no valentines this year. More >>
Sick patients arrested
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 9:55 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
For the many sick people who are desperate enough to risk expensively - and often dangerously - engaging with the NZ cannabis black market, in order to obtain the most effective medicine for their condition, there are no valentines this year. The ... More >>
BZP ban is drug policy wrong way around
Friday, 22 December 2006, 8:36 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Cannabis should be brought into line with party pills and be legally available under R18 regulations similar to alcohol. "Not the other way around," says the ALCP. More >>
Alcohol law cannot be separated from cannabis law
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 9:47 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party attended the hearings of the Law and Order Committee (Youth liquor harm reduction bill) in Christchurch today. The bill is about raising the liquor purchasing age back up to 20, but ALCP pointed out raising the drinking ... More >>
Degrading our public health capability?
Monday, 12 June 2006, 9:52 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Only nine days before submissions closed (Friday 9 June) on our draft National Drug Policy, Minister Jim Anderton publicly signalled a change in the crucial definition of the harm reduction aspects of harm miminisation in a formal Government speech ... More >>
