Marijuana
Think tank calls for cannabis to be legailised and taxed
An economic research think tank is calling for marijuana to be legalised saying it could save the country more than three hundred million dollars a year. Audio
Geoffonomics: The Economics of Cannabis
A recent Official Information Act request revealed some back of the envelope Treasury calculations about the legalisation of marijuana. Economist Geoff Simmons asks if this something we should really… Audio
Grey Power internal stoush over cannabis
Grey Power members wanting to plant marijuana between their broccoli and oregano are standing firm in the face of mounting opposition from within their own organisation. Audio
Study finds chronic cannabis users worse off
New research shows chronic marijuana smokers are more likely to end up in a lower "social and economic class" than their parents.
Decriminalisation: What works and what doesn't
New Zealand has a number of models to examine if the government seriously considers decriminalising marijuana. Michelle Cooke looks at the options. Audio
New Zealand's Great Pot Shortage
A reported dope shortage in New Zealand has sparked international headlines. Online magazine The Spinoff published a story about a shortage of marijuana in New Zealand due to police crackdowns, saying… Audio
Medical cannabis guidelines to be reviewed
The government is reviewing the guidelines drawn up last year for considering applications for medical cannabis.
Uber for marijuana
Zoë Corbyn is based in San Francisco and she's been looking at some of the business opportunities created by a relaxation in the legal use of marijuana. Audio
Science: medical marijuana/ageing brains
Dr Chris Smith with news of a study looking at how to get the benefits of medical marijuana without the negative side effects. Also your blood's role in ageing. Audio
Heavy
Auckland two-piece Heavy, have had a busy 12 months. From bedroom demos and D.I.Y. festivals to releasing their debut album Lock In and performing at St. Jerome's Laneway Festival. Zac Arnold picks… Audio
The war on drugs, and the laws on drugs
A hundred years after the war on drugs started - it's timely to ask just how did it start? Who started it? And why after all these years, does the war on drugs continue? And what would happen if you… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Matt Nippert (Part 1)
Topics: Commentators say even if Greece stays in the single currency, after choosing a party determined to defy the European Central Bank, negotiations over bond repayments between Athens and… Audio
Should Marijuana Be Legalised in New Zealand?
This science communication student podcast looks at the pros and cons of legalising marijuana Audio
Should Marijuana Be Legalised in New Zealand?
This science communication student podcast looks at the pros and cons of legalising marijuana
AudioPot hackathon
Kim Gittleson has been to the first ever hackathon for the marijuana business - the green rush is on in Colorado and Washington states where cannabis has been legalised. Audio
Legalising marijuana
Arthur Baysting Songwriter, former APRA board member and advocate for children's rights, talking about cultural changes on the issue of marijuana and how New Zealand might benefit from these changes.
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