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Road side drug testing infringements

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From: Katy B

Tēnā koe,

I am very interested in the roadside drug testing that has been rolled out in Wellington. I note a release today stating that seven infringement notices have been issued.

I request, under the Official Information Act 1982:

- A breakdown on whether the seven infringements announced on 20/2/26 were due to a positive drug result or refusal of a drug test

- If positive, a breakdown on which substances led to an infringement

- How many, if any, infringements had a medical defence

- Any comments on how rolling out standardised roadside drug testing may unfairly disadvantage medicinal cannabis users.

I really appreciate all of your important mahi and look forward to your response.

Ngā mihi nui,

Katy B

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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police

Tēnā koe Katy,

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.

Your reference number is IR-01-26-6278.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 20 March 2026 unless an extension is needed.

Ngā mihi

Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |

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New Zealand Police

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Tēnā koe Katy

 

Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 20 Debruary 2026.

 

Ngā mihi

Lisa

Ministerial Services

Police National Headquarters

 

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