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The Huddle: Will roadside tests help crack down on drug-driving?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 21 May 2024, 7:25pm
The new Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act comes into effect tomorrow. Photo / NZME
The new Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act comes into effect tomorrow. Photo / NZME

The Huddle: Will roadside tests help crack down on drug-driving?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 21 May 2024, 7:25pm

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The Government has confirmed they plan to roll out roadside drug testing later this year, allowing police to randomly screen drivers to crack down on drug-driving. Is this a good idea? 

National's David MacLeod has been admonished and stood down for failing to declare 19 candidate donations worth $168,000. Was this fair on Luxon's part?

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was reportedly met with a cold reception at the recent Ockham book awards. Were the limited applause and jokes a step too far? 

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