Stuart Nash: former Labour Minister on whether New Zealand is equipped to address fentanyl issue

10/11/2025 12 min
Stuart Nash: former Labour Minister on whether New Zealand is equipped to address fentanyl issue

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Episode Synopsis

The Government's making moves to reduce the harm caused by New Zealand's methamphetamine problems - amid growing concerns about fentanyl's impact. The Defence Force, Customs, police and intelligence agencies will work together to disrupt the trade before it reaches New Zealand. Former Police Minister Stuart Nash has examined the fentanyl epidemic impacting the US - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.