Both Queensland and Auckland are facing significant drug-related social issues and dealing with illicit drug markets.

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Queensland Auckland

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Escalating demand for hard drugs in New Zealand and Australia is being reported. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Queensland
state of Australia
- King Charles appointed the state's head of state and sought to appoint a Lieutenant-Governor in Queensland.05:51
- Thomas Bradley was sworn in as Queensland's governor, confirming the state's new leadership structure alongside Premier Crisafulli.05:51
Auckland
city on the North Island, New Zealand
- The government is expanding support services across Auckland, Christchurch, and Hamilton, with Chris Bishop serving as Housing Minister.07:11
- Extended care paramedics are being deployed and relocated across several regions including Auckland, Palmerston North, West Coast, Levin, and Hamilton.07:11

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Oct 10nzherald.co.nz