The Daktory is now closed
December 7 2012
Apologies for the long delay since the last blog – it has been a time of struggle and uncertainty for everyone at the Daktory.
First of all, the Daktory is now closed. The effort to reopen part time did not generate enough interest to make it worthwhile. So a peaceful, friendly cannabis club that was enjoyed by thousands of people for three and a half years has been shut down by the police – no doubt acting under orders from Peter Dunne, the sinister and corrupt anti-cannabis United Future MP, or someone who looks just like him.
Since Dakta Green’s arrest in June he has had 14 visits from the police at the Daktory, doing “bail checks” – their term for harassment. The cops have also stopped Dakta Green in his car and also other people who have been seen leaving the Daktory, checking their driver’s licenses, registration, warrants of fitness etc. Traffic stop they call it. Harassment is an ugly word. They have made it clear that they want the Daktory to stay closed and Dakta Green to leave town.
The Daktory still gets visitors from out of town and out of the country. It is sad to have to turn them away – so if you are reading this and wanted to visit, go visit to your Member of Parliament or the equivalent in your country instead, and tell them to legalise cannabis and end the drug war. To purchase cannabis, see your local gang – they are still in business and not bothered by the police.
While the Daktory cannot continue in its present location, the concept behind it is not going to die. Plans are being made to re-establish the Daktory in a new location with a new format – watch this space for further details.
In the meantime, cannabis prohibition is slowly but surely crumbling worldwide, as a growing number of world leaders and celebrities speak out against it – the president of Colombia being one of the latest. Voters in the US states of Colorado and Washington have legalised cannabis for adults – it remains to be seen what hypocrite pothead Barack Obama will do about it. Polls * have shown that a majority of Americans now support legalising cannabis.
New Zealand remains stuck in the dark ages of prohibition. The government steadfastly ignores any attempt to even discuss an alternative to the current regime. But inevitably prohibition will fall like the Berlin wall – a corrupt and broken system cannot last forever.
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/drug-law/record-58-percent-americans-say-legalize-marijuana
Sad to hear. About 4 years ago I visited Daktory on Xmas Eve and was so blown away by the generous welcome I received and the kindness of DG, Will DeCleene, and Gizella. What a great venue. What an amazing concept. Thank you all for opening my eyes – Live like it’s Legal!
Dismayed to hear of the closing of the Daktory so soon after the TV3 doco that publicised the ongoing injustices being perpetrated against cannabis users.
Just read an article that says possession and use of cannabis has never been a criminal offence in Uruguay. Earlier this year, their government announced it intends to limit sales to a monopoly private company under tight state control. In a sense this would be a retrograde step, as prices will tend to rise without the competition of an open market.
It was great to have Dakta Green speak at the Liberty Conference a couple of months back. Hopefully the political parties interested in ending the War on Drugs will be able to discuss the next move in the counter-revolution!
Best wishes
Richard McGrath
Leader, Libertarianz Party
Sadly this social experiment, while successful within a narrow frame of reference, is now lost to ‘inform debate’. Yet here it is, the social model for cannabis in Spain. So what is it that they are doing that is so stupid that we should ignore the ‘possibilities’. The Police, Dunne et all are dangerous in the extreme in their attitude to reform. They are the dastardly bastards responsible for the mess that is prohibition, a ban that is in name only.
The Police are in disprepute.
something is only dead when it is forgotten.
The Daktory achieved major success and provided clear data that cannabis clubs can reduce both crime and alcohol use in society. As a public health initiative, at it’s peak, The Daktory catered for hundreds of young people in a safe and friendly environment.
Because alcohol was not served there were none of the associated acts of violence or car hooning or sexual acting out.
Just the loss of a great venue.
How sad.
J’nette Saxby Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
The Daktory and the Daktavists have inspired activist around the world and particularly in Australia. I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next, I’m sure it’ll be awesome!
Have been following your efforts there for about three of those years, and the efforts of all at the Daktory have been inspired and inspirational. Your efforts will not go unrewarded, i’m sure!! I will look forward to your return with bated breath and sincerely hope our efforts here can be on par with those of the ‘Daktorians’!!
Regards
‘Hempy’
S.A. Branch secretary
Australian H.E.M.P. Party
Sad to hear that it was closed. I just found out about it and wanted to go there.
Well, silkroadmarket is a good alternative
fuk the pigs man strait up. y cant they just stick to what their suposed to be fukn doin and leave us to enjoy our bud. god made grass man made booze dont forget it. FTP
whats silkroad market?
Hi. How sad is to hear that. Im from Argentina,but ,due to my job ,I’m been flying to Auckland for 17 years. I consider your country and your people very friendy and smart,so I can’t believe that your goverment is so blind regarding the cannabis prohibition and “the war on drugs”. We are living in a crazy world.We are suffering the consequences of United States 1932 prohibition but,…wake-up folks!!! …even they are becoming more flexible,and you can buy and smoke cannabis legally in many states .
I am very happy to have met The Daktory, a very nice place and a great idea,and very proud to have shared a NIC POT with you, two years ago at Victoria Park. Best wishes and NEVER GIVE UP !!!
Other countries censor content and not just rogue regimes such as the Iranian mullocracy. Poor people! http://www.baidu.com
Woohoo! Death to the Daktory. Power to the non-dope smoking public who by far outnumber the feeble group of daktavisits who tried to make the government think that dole bludging and pot smoking was something of worth that should be nurtured and exempted from the laws of this country. You stoners now have two choices – 1) grow up, put down the bong for good, put on your big girl undies and get a job or 2) go move overseas to somewhere you can ‘legally’ get high – but remember even though it may be legal in some US states it is still a federal offence to have weed on you anywhere in the US so you can still get in trouble through the US federal court. The US will NEVER legallise cannabis nationally because of the HUGE drain it would cause on the nation’s productivity and mental health costs, not to mention the rise in drug-fuelled crime.
Well done to the police in NZ for acting on the will of the majority and enforcing the laws of this beautiful country which I am so proud to have recently become a citizen of. Allahu Akbar
Mohammed, you forgot the third choice: go around the corner to the gang operated tinny house. Congrats on your advanced level trolling.
Waiting for the reopen ,,, hopfully
very sad to hear of your closure, Have never visited before but I have been to a number of events where the cannabus has been. Looks like my dream of visiting the Dactory will be put on hold for awhile, all the best on finding another location.
@Mohammad – Sound like you and your handlers need some new material. ever considered that if weed was legal there would be less drug fuelled crimes as there would be no back alley dealer looking to rip off other dealers. I find it funny that you choose to portray yourself as a muslim, is this to insite more hatred throughout our communities. I to work for the NZ GOVT so I know our false flag tricks. Finger to the man!
@inst – Really? Is it called ‘trolling’ just because I have a different opinion to you which I express on this site?
@Bounty – What are you talking about? Give up the bong man you’re not making any sense? The weed is getting to your brain and making you paranoid bad buzz!!! but congrats on keeping your government job and paying taxes that will go towards the benefits of the people you support at the Daktory.
I don’t care whether you know I am muslim of not. I will still be sitting next to you on the next bus you ride, brushing past you in the supermarket, or seated beside you on the next flight you take. I will always and still be muslim regardless of your belief. If you were to learn about MY book and my people you would know that the Quran commands :: “And whenever you give your word, say the truth” [al-An'aam 6:152] Allahu Akbar
@mohumana or mooohummed.
Muslims are about as cool as smoking P. 90% of your woman can’t drive because of your religons stupid doctrine, and most the males look like rapists. If you dont like what real kiwi’s that deserve to be here do, fuck off and don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
RIP the daktory, shame and tragic loss, but come on most the people that ran the place were up them selves gits. Smoke it up.
Hello Mohamed…I care that your Muslim…your religion so fucked up, you people are backwards, I mean for godsake you marry your own cousins. You kill anyone who doesn’t worship Allah. Seriously I don’t know any religion more fucked up the Muslims. You are so blind and obsessed with Allah you can’t even see where the world straight. You slay your own daughters/wifes, and treat your women like crap. You are freaks who hide your women behind black masks, because you can’t control your testosterone…may smoking a lil weed will help you folk chill out a lil.
Truth is no body in New Zealand really wants to see your ugly bearded faces, nor sit next to you in the bus…cause we don’t know weather you’ll be carrying a bomb on you!! You give all INDIAN looking people are fucking bad name in New Zealand. If you want to behave like freaks you shouldn’t have come to NZ with your closed minds. Seriously when I see Muslim women covered in black from head to toe its damn freaky. Get with the times and open up your minds.
“And whenever you give your word, say the truth” [al-An'aam 6:152] Allahu Akbar – To this comment I can say you are full of crap. So did Allah tell you folk to blow up innocent people, seriously I don’t understand your religion, I use to have Muslim friends but as I grow older I see your type never changes…you have hatred in your blood…even in such a peaceful country such as New Zealand you can’t let go…you really make this place ugly with your ugly attitudes about religion. Your religion allows you to go around blowing up people…clearly it does not value human life…Who really wants people like that in this beautiful country.