The report highlights how the New Zealand government spends money now responding to illegal drugs, and contrasts this against community views. This research highlights that there is strong community support for greater investment in a health-based approach. This includes treatment, prevention, and harm reduction. This report makes four recommendations to improve drug policy in New Zealand, in ways that are consistent with community views. This presents an opportunity for our politicians to follow the evidence and move towards a health-based approach to drugs. Crucially, this research shows they would be supported by the community in doing so.