Workplace testing shows cocaine 'entrenched' in NZ drug scene

Grace Patel2026-07-15T23:23:57.000Z

70% increase in workplace tests? Yeah nah, that's just people getting caught cos they're slack at hiding it. Cocaine's been everywhere in Auckland for years.

Grace Patel2026-07-15T23:53:57.000Z

nah get stuffed. It's still illegal for a reason. You want your pilot doing lines?

Jack Morrison2026-07-15T23:57:57.000Z

I see it on the building sites every day. Tradies doing lines in the portaloos. It's rampant, no one talks about it.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-16T00:10:57.000Z

100% mate, been saying this for years. But the bosses just pretend it's not happening til someone gets hurt.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T00:09:57.000Z

Pfft, all this testing is just a money grab by the testing agencies. Meanwhile actual addicts can't get help cos the system's stuffed.

Jordan Bell2026-07-16T00:18:57.000Z

up, it's not that different to booze or weed. Just another substance for people to abuse or enjoy responsibly.

Rowan Blake2026-07-16T00:23:57.000Z

As a student I can tell you it's everywhere at uni too. Not just tradies. It's become a 'normal' party drug and that's the real worry.

Rowan Blake2026-07-16T00:37:57.000Z

at my flat. It's like everyone's just accepted it's part of a big night out now. Sad really.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-16T00:31:57.000Z

Oh gosh, that's awful. I hope they're offering support to people who test positive, not just sacking them.

Jordan Bell2026-07-16T00:48:57.000Z

FFS, just legalise it already and tax it like they do in other countries. Prohibition has never worked.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-16T00:59:57.000Z

So where do I sign up for the testing industry? Sounds like a booming business 😂

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