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Roadside Drug Testing Rolls Out Nationwide

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This is a public safety policy announcement with no direct commercial mechanism. No company, commodity, or supply chain is affected. The testing equipment procurement may involve small contracts but no material impact on any sector.

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  • Roadside drug testing rollout nationwide in New Zealand by July 1, 2026.
  • Nearly 1,500 tests conducted since December 2025, with 52 positive results (3.6% positivity rate).
  • Tests screen for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.
  • Drug-impaired driving involved in approximately 30% of road deaths in New Zealand.

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