Posts by Ross Bell
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Thanks heaps for sharing, Amberleigh.
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Housing NZ isn't simply evicting people... see this from last week? http://www.hnzc.co.nz/news/latest-news/tribunals-methamphetamine-ruling-sends-strong-message/
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We've been getting phone calls from builders wanting to know how they can get involved in the meth cleanup/rebuild business.
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My sense is that Peter Dunne is well aware of the need to put "boldness" into action. But like any reform efforts they're likely to be evolutionary (although, as I said on the telly last night, never say never). Russell, I think you're one of the few commentators who has figured out that Minister Dunne is on a reform pathway... hopefully more people see the direction he's heading.
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Great article. I agree. For the record the Drug Foundation did provide feedback on the alcohol and e-cigarettes chapters.
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I'm now claiming that this was the best thing to come out of last week's UN drug summit:
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You can imagine the diplomatic wrangling that led to that decision. Certain people fear countries showing up at NY and trying to renegotiate the weak outcomes document. Remembering that this was drafted in Vienna where most countries don't have missions.
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Here's an interesting/cynical piece of news: the new agenda for UNGASS has member states approving the "Outcomes Document" (ie the usual 'declaration' one gets at these hui) on the morning of day 1!! They're approving the minutes at the start of the meeting rather the end. Go figure.
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Shit! Is UNGASS next week?