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About DIANZ

Drug Information and Alerts Aotearoa New Zealand (DIANZ) is supported by a network of health professionals and social services (both Government and Non-Government Organisations), including:

  • New Zealand Drug Foundation
  • KnowYourStuffNZ
  • St John New Zealand
  • Wellington Free Ambulance
  • Institute of Environmental Science and Research

DIANZ is a function of the National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB), who are a joint agency made up of representatives from the:

  • New Zealand Ministry of Health
  • New Zealand Customs Service
  • New Zealand Police

About Data Collection/ Analysis/ Delivery:

A range of anonymised information sources provide input to DIANZ, including:

  • Existing NDIB sources
  • Network partner sources
  • Street sample testing
  • Public reporting

Information gathered is put through a standardised analysis process that leverages international best practice for harm reduction.

The results of this process will determine if a high risk situation exists, which will result in an alert being published on the website.  Lower risk situations may result in a notification being published.

For more information, check out our FAQs.

Contact us

Do you have any feedback, compliments or complaints? Let us know using our contact form.

If you are concerned about your own drinking or drug taking, or if you're concerned about a loved one, please contact the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential. You'll speak with a trained counsellor, who will be able to provide you with information, insight and support. 

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 111.

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