Editorial: Hiding meth pipes won't solve the crisis but it sends a signal

PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald1 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readWhangārei advocate Jodie Rameka called for drug paraphernalia hidden from shelves inside stores. Photo / Brodie StoneWhangārei advocate Jodie Rameka called for drug paraphernalia hidden from shelves inside stores. Photo / Brodie StoneCalls to ban or remove meth pipes from sight in New Zealand stores have sparked debate about whether such measures effectively address addiction.

Whangārei advocate Jodie Rameka made a public plea in the Northern Advocate on June 27 for glass pipes associated with meth to be hidden from view in