Azaria HowellPolitical Reporter·Newstalk ZB·21 Jul, 2026 07:00 PM3 mins to read‌The Government introduced tighter controls on nitrous oxide canisters from early June. Photo / Doug LaingThe Government introduced tighter controls on nitrous oxide canisters from early June. Photo / Doug LaingThe Government fast-tracked the introduction of new restrictions on “nangs” over concerns people would stockpile supplies and shops would sell off their stock at discounted prices.

Tighter controls on the nitrous oxide canisters came into effect on June 5, a day after being gazetted, which is not the norm in