New Zealanders Getting Through Close to 7kg of Cocaine a Week

New Zealanders getting through close to 7kg of cocaine a week

Cheaper, more readily available cocaine, and increased social acceptance has lead to a steep increase in use in less than a decade, new research shows, with New Zealanders getting through nearly 7 kilograms of cocaine a week in the second quarter of 2026.

NZ’s cocaine ‘honeymoon’: Use surges, prices drop and access widens

Cocaine use has surged over the past decade, driven by falling prices, increased availability, and growing social acceptance, according to the latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey.

NZ's 'glamorous' view of cocaine worsens drug use - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

Cocaine use in NZ is increasing as it becomes cheaper and easier to get, according to the latest data from the NZ Drug Trends Survey. Nearly a third of respondents report having used cocaine in the last 6 months, compared to just over a tenth in 2017/18. The bulletin says the social acceptabilit