Newsletter
Mainline, is a quarterly publication by the DISC Trust in association with South Island needle exchanges. It focuses on harm reduction, health, and well-being for people who inject drugs in Te Waipounamu (South Island), New Zealand.
The opinions expressed or information given, in this publication are not necessarily those of the DISC Trust, The Needle Exchange Programme, their Trustees or staff. All opinions and articles should be considered in the light of harm minimalisation and are the thoughts or opinions of the author or authors. The publishers will not be held responsible for the actions of anyone who may follow advice printed within this magazine. Your drug use is your responsibility. Please seek your own medical and legal advice.
The Autumn 2025 Mainline edition focuses on harm reduction, health, and well-being for people who inject drugs in New Zealand's South Island. Key highlights include:
Health Services: Free nurse clinics in Christchurch, Hep C testing, drug-checking clinics, and mobile outreach services across the West Coast.
Harm Reduction: Articles on safe injecting practices, media misrepresentation of drug use, and ketamine safety tips.
Community Updates: New staff and services in Nelson, Timaru, Christchurch, Invercargill, and Ashburton, including rapid Hep C testing and equipment supply.
Advocacy: Updates on psilocybin research for addiction, Canadian activists challenging drug laws, and Glasgow's supervised drug-use facility.
Pharmacy Programme: Needle exchange packs available at nearly 200 pharmacies and outlets across the South Island.
The publication emphasizes education, harm reduction, and community support for safer drug use practices.
