2019 – NORML New Zealand

Govt roadside drug testing shock: the proposed rules are actually pretty good!

The Government has announced a new approach to roadside drug testing. It seems like a good compromise, and evidence based. Find out how it will affect you.

Chris December 19, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Medicinal Use of Cannabis

NZ’s medicinal cannabis scheme just got way better

When the regulations take effect on 1 April 2020, any doctor will be able to prescribe THC and CBD products to any patient for any condition, with confidence the products are safe, tested and true to label.

Chris December 19, 2019

Medicinal Use of Cannabis

Information about the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

Regulations to enable a Medicinal Cannabis Scheme were passed on the 18 December 2019. A Medicinal Cannabis Agency will be operational from 1 April 2020 to administer the scheme. This page will be updated as more information comes to hand. See the Ministry of Health website for the latest information Licensing looks set to be cheaper, better, more viable Prescribing rules will change when the regulations come into effect…

Chris December 18, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Press releases

Cannabis Referendum Bill deserves your Yes vote. Here’s what it does and how we can make it even better.

The NZ Government has released their draft Bill for the cannabis referendum. There is plenty to like about it. Here is what makes the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill more likely to win the referendum.

Chris December 5, 2019

Campaign Law Reform Press releases

Cannabis referendum draft law welcomed, but a missed opportunity to put people before profits, says NORML

Cannabis reform organisation NORML has welcomed the release today of more details about the cannabis referendum and a draft bill, but says the Government has missed a huge opportunity to make the reforms more popular.

Chris December 3, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Law Reform

CHOISE model is designed to win the cannabis referendum.

Now there is a model designed to win the referendum. It’s called CHOISE, and it puts opportunity, investment and social equity centre-stage. CHOISE is a version of cannabis legalisation where everyone wins – and that makes the referendum winnable.

Chris October 17, 2019

Campaign Press releases

NZ Drug Foundation releases cannabis model for the 2020 referendum

Download Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation

norml September 13, 2019

About cannabis Events Press releases

Cannabis Policy Experts To Speak At Public Lectures

Massey University is hosting a series of public lectures on cannabis policy reform in the lead-up to the national referendum cannabis law planned for next year’s general election.

Chris September 12, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog For Media & Students

Don’t panic! The only cannabis poll that counts is the Referendum itself

It's easy to get caught up in a roller coaster of elation and despair, writes NORML president Chris Fowlie, but we need to focus on the only poll that counts: the Referendum itself.

Chris August 19, 2019

Campaign Events Medicinal Use of Cannabis

Consultation on the medicinal cannabis scheme: NORML’s advice for patients

The government is working on setting up New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis framework. Now is the final moment for all of us to have a say in what that will look like.

norml July 22, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog

Science will save cannabis referendum from Reefer Madness

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has asked the Chief Science Advisor to gather a panel of experts and run an information campaign, to finally dispel the cannabis misinformation spread by the likes of Family First and the Hawkesby-Hoskings propaganda machine.

Chris July 21, 2019

Campaign Medicinal Use of Cannabis Press releases

Medical cannabis scheme public consultation open now until 7 August

Public consultation on the medical cannabis scheme is OPEN NOW UNTIL 7 AUGUST: https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/medicinal-cannabis-scheme-consultation

norml July 10, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Medicinal Use of Cannabis

A smart approach to the cannabis referendum, and medicinal cannabis

Controversy over edibles shows a smart approach is needed for the cannabis referendum and for medicinal cannabis

Chris July 10, 2019

For Media & Students Medicinal Use of Cannabis Research

New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Use Research Survey 2019

The first NZ medicinal cannabis patient research survey was launched on J-Day this year, drawing immediate attention with over 1300 people accessing it in the first two weeks. The survey, which is online only, is sponsored by medicinal cannabis patient advocacy organisation MCANZ, and aims to have 2000 people complete the survey questionnaire by July 31st, when participation closes.

norml July 8, 2019

drug testing is increasing but does not work

Campaign Drug Testing For Media & Students

NORML’s submission to NZTA on drug impaired driver testing

The Government is considering making changes to New Zealand’s drug driver testing and enforcement regime. Read NORML's submission to NZTA's discussion document here.

Chris June 28, 2019

Campaign For Media & Students Research

Fact-checking the anti-cannabis reports cited by Bob McCroskie and Family First

Turns out the sources cited by legalisation opponents in New Zealand are the same as anti-cannabis campaigners in the USA - and lack credibility.

Chris June 21, 2019

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog

Polls show how to win the cannabis referendum: social equity, social enterprise and social clubs

According to two polls this week, the cannabis referendum is in serious trouble. But they also provide clues for how to win. A model based on social equity, social enterprises and social clubs could be what it takes to win the cannabis referendum.

Chris June 15, 2019

About cannabis For Media & Students Research

Recreational cannabis law changes – Expert Q&A – Science Media Centre

A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look like. The SMC asked experts to discuss how potential legislative changes might change the drugs market and impact everyday Kiwis.

admin June 14, 2019

About cannabis Research

Latest Science Debunks Claim That Cannabis Significantly Harms Brain

Claims that cannabis use is associated with lower cognitive functioning are largely based upon the findings of a single longitudinal study. The “true effect [of cannabis exposure] could be zero.”

norml June 2, 2019

Campaign Law Reform Press releases

Cannabis reform group welcomes referendum details

New Zealand's oldest cannabis reform group has welcomed details of the Government's cannabis referendum, but cautioned the devil is in the details.

Chris May 7, 2019