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  • J Day Sat 5th May 2012

    posted on the May 1st, 2012 by norml

    Saturday 5th May 2012 is the 20th Annual J Day! UPDATE 7 MAY: Thanks to everyone who came or who helped make it happen. Photos on Facebook! Come along and show your support. J Day is free, runs from High Noon to after 4:20, and is intended for adults only (R18). Bring a banner, your [...]

  • Norml president surveys MPs

    posted on the March 6th, 2012 by Julian

    The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Norml) is conducting a survey of all members of Parliament. Norml president Julian Crawford sent the following survey to MPs along with stamped self addressed envelopes. “It is important for our membership to know where each and every MP stands on cannabis and hemp related issues,” [...]

  • NORML’s Annual Conference – new Board elected

    posted on the January 23rd, 2012 by norml

    This year’s theme was “It’s a health issue, not a crime”, and featured a presentation from drug counselor Roger Brooking (watch it on vimeo here). AGM of NORML New Zealand Inc. Held at Tapu Te Ranga marae, Island Bay, Wellington, on Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4pm – 6pm. President’s report from Phil Saxby accepted. Treasurer’s [...]

  • NORML raffle sends lucky winner to Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam!

    posted on the June 30th, 2011 by Chris

    Thanks to all who have supported NORML’s fundraising raffle. It was drawn on 17 June 2011 under Police supervision. Congratulations to the winners! 1st Prize – a trip to Amsterdam with judge’s pass to the Cannabis Cup and spending money to total value of $3500 – ticket 1769 2nd & 3rd Prizes – Vaporite Vaporiser [...]

  • NORML presents J Day, Sat 7 May 2011

    posted on the March 14th, 2011 by norml

    Free events (R18) are happening on Saturday 7 May 2011 at:   Auckland – Albert Park Hamilton – Lake stage Tauranga – Yatton Park Hastings – Library steps New Plymouth – Puke Ariki landing Wellington – Frank Kitts Christchurch – New Brighton (by pier) Dunedin – The Octagon Invercargill – venue T.B.C.   All events [...]

  • New leadership for cannabis law reform campaign

    posted on the November 25th, 2010 by Chris

    New Zealand’s longest-running cannabis law reform group, the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML NZ), elected Stephen McIntyre as President at its 2010 Conference, held in Auckland last weekend. Mr McIntyre (45) has been a teacher for more than twenty years. He is married, lives in Auckland, and has two teenage children. [...]

  • NORML’s Annual Conference and AGM – Sat 20 Nov. 2010

    posted on the November 2nd, 2010 by Chris

    NORML’s Annual Conference and AGM is to be held on Saturday 20 November 2010, at The Daktory in Auckland. This event is essential for all budding activists. Meet your fellow campaigners. Learn about what has been going on, and what is coming up. Discuss and plan strategies to help end cannabis prohibition. This is serious [...]

  • The Cannabis Magazine They Tried To Ban – Is Back!

    posted on the August 15th, 2010 by Chris

    Cannabis law reform magazine Norml News, which both Police and Internal Affairs recently tried to ban, has just released its Winter/Spring 2010 issue, including revelations about how and why the magazine nearly got permanently suppressed. “Immediately prior to the Operation Lime raids in April, police went to the Dept of Internal Affairs and discussed the [...]