Run in conjunction with the Cross-Party Group for Mental Health and Addictions, New Zealand Drug Foundation held their 2023 Parliamentary Symposium. It brought together people who use drugs, researchers, treatment providers, addictions workers, writers, thinkers and politicians to collaborate on reducing drug harm in Aotearoa.

From powerful discussions on the unmet health needs of people who use drugs to practical workshops on responding to overdoses, this day was full of stimulating conversations, powerful solutions and new ideas. One of the International key note speakers was Arild Knutsen, leader of The Norwegian Association for Humane Drug Policy. A Drug user’s union Arild is a long-time Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform activist who opposes prohibition and the criminalization of people who use drugs.

Here's the talk (Youtube).