Marta Rychert
NZ scientists head to Antarctica to study impacts of Climate Change
A group of 20 scientists from New Zealand and abroad are about to head to the bottom of the world to study the impacts of climate change on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio
Medicinal cannabis doctor on concerns sector is becoming too lax
The head doctor of a medicinal cannabis clinic responds to concerns his sector has begun to look more like a recreational market. Audio
Cannabis products could soon be avaliable from NZ pharmacies
Low-dose cannabis products could soon be avaliable over the counter from New Zealand pharmacies. Usually coming in drop or capsule format - the substance can be used to treat pain, stress and anxiety… Audio
NZers picking up vapes even if they never smoked - survey
More New Zealanders are using nicotine vapes even if they have never smoked, a survey has found.
Massey University's New Zealand Drug Trends Survey also found that doctors were more willing to… Audio
Dr Marta Rychert on cannabis referendum
University for Auckland researcher Dr Marta Rychert on the preliminary cannabis referendum result. Audio
Warning not to overcomplicate medical cannabis laws
Public health experts are warning New Zealand regulators not to overcomplicate medical cannabis rules. They say overseas experience has often been that regulations have needed finetuning after doctors… Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Marta Rychert's thesis looks at the Psychoactive Substances Act from 2013 - which was introduced in response to the prolific use of legal highs in New Zealand Audio
