New Zealand has a fairly high rate of drug use apparently. Currently the media loves to talk about the "P" epidemic - a purified form of Methamphetamine which can be highly addictive and quite destructive to some individuals.
New Zealand in general harvests a large crop of marijuana and it's consumption is quite widespread throughout society. Tourists be warned! Marijuana is not legal in New Zealand nor is it decriminalised. This is not Amsterdam. You will probably be deported if caught with marijuana. Don't try to bring drugs into New Zealand either. While you are waiting to pick up your bags at the airline terminal there's a good chance you will be checked out by the drug dog.
Ecstacy is also quite popular at dance clubs and parties and is usually not too hard to obtain. The going rate for an E is anywhere from $50 - $75 per pill.
