A Kaupapa MÄori analysis of the multiple dimensions of cannabis and methamphetamine use is the focus of a $554,000 postdoctoral fellowship awarded to MÄori health researcher Dr Erena Wikaire (NgÄpuhi, NgÄti Hine, Te Kapotai, Te Hikutu). The Hohua Tutengaehe Fellowship is one of several career development awards announced today by the Health Research Council of…
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Cannabis referendum’s razor-thin result ‘shows mandate for change’
The final results of the cannabis referendum have been released. Yes received 1,406,973 votes (48.4%) , compared to 1,474,635 votes for No (50.7%). The difference was just 67,662 votes. There were 26,463 invalid votes cast (0.9%). An estimated 864,029 people did not vote (23% of eligible voters). The final result showed a swing towards Yes,…
Dope or nope? UC experts discuss the Cannabis referendum
Dope or nope? UC experts discuss the Cannabis referendum In a live, online, UC Connect panel discussion on Wednesday 9 September, University of Canterbury experts from a range of disciplines will discuss the Cannabis legislation and control referendum, due to take place in the 2020 general election. UC Communications team, media@canterbury.ac.nz, Ph: (03) 369 3631…