J Day 2024 will be held in Christchurch on May 4th, and Auckland on Saturday 7th December >> For the latest updates see facebook.com/nzjday
Show your support for cannabis law reform. Come to J Day, a free annual community event celebrating Aotearoa’s Kiwi cannabis culture and protesting against prohibition.
2024 J Day locations
Saturday 4 May:
- CHRISTCHURCH – Latimer Square
Saturday 7 December:
- AUCKLAND – Albert Park (music and speakers, on the mighty JAFA Mafia sound system, plus market stalls and information booths)
J Day is R18 | Free | High Noon to 4:20pm
J Day is a worldwide protest against prohibition and a celebration of Kiwi cannabis culture. Traditionally held on the first Saturday in May every year, Auckland J Day is now held on the first Saturday in December.
This will be NORML’s 32nd Annual national day of action supporting cannabis law reform (J Day began in 1992 but was not held in 2020 due to Covid). We push for safe legal access, including more affordable medicinal cannabis, licensed stores, and growing your own.
NORML and our cannabis law reform friends organise free events to mark the occasion. These usually take the form of music, speeches and stalls in a park or suitable location. J Day is where you can meet like minded people, relax without fear, learn how you can help make cannabis legal, join NORML and meet us too!
Why you should support cannabis law reform at J Day
Cannabis is a natural plant that has been used for centuries by many cultures for medicinal, spiritual and recreational purposes. It is also one of the most widely used substances in New Zealand, with about 80% of adults having tried it But under our current laws, it is illegal and criminalised. We need a new approach: a legal, regulated and controlled cannabis market that puts public health and safety first.
7 reasons why NZ should legalise cannabis
- Money: Save police and justice resources, and generate revenue by taxing cannabis sales
- Reduce harm: ensure cannabis products are tested, labelled and sold only to adults
- Medical: improve access and reduce costs
- Human rights: let people grow their own at home
- Economic development: unlock the full potential of hemp
- Environment: encouraging organic and sustainable cultivation
- Social justice: expunge past convictions and support affected communities
Come to J Day to show your support. Contact us for more information or to get involved.
More information
NORML’s website:
https://norml.org.nz/…/j-day-is-the-first-saturday-in-may/
J Day on EventFinder:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/user/norml/events
Market stalls: ALL FULL! All spaces now taken for 2024, with an epic range of food trucks, market stalls and merchandise. To go on the wait list in case of cancellations, or apply for next year, please complete this application form. All market spaces must be pre-booked; no casual arrivals on the day. Onsite security will assist registered stall holders to find their space. T&Cs apply.
How you can help
- Spread the word – online and in real life. Share our artwork above by right-clicking or tap and save.
- Help organise a local event
- Roll up and bring your buddies – save the date, and bring a crew
- Be responsible and dress to impress – don’t give the haters any reason to hate us
- Donate to NORML – J Day costs us $1000’s to put on, we need your support to keep doing this
- Join NORML and other reform organisations – we need more helpers and activists, urgently!
- Help put up posters or distribute our J Day fliers
- Volunteer to help on the day – at the information booth, helping set up, tidying afterwards, crowd marshalls… contact your local J Day organiser to see what they need help with
- Bring a sign or banner or wear your favourite cannabis/hemp t shirt
- Support our supporters – buy something from the stalls, shop at our sponsors
- Help us pay the bills! Donate to support J Day
Cannabis harm reduction and responsible use
If you choose to use cannabis, know how it may affect your body and how you can reduce any harm. Cannabis has health benefits and is used medicinally however you may also experience harm from smoking or other methods of ingestion. Please read NORML’s cannabis harm reduction advice before coming.
At J Day, we like to model good behaviour including the responsible use of cannabis. Living like cannabis is legal means following the rules that will inevitably be in place when cannabis is made legal. NORML’s Principles of Responsible Cannabis Use include:
- Adults only – no underage use
- No driving while impaired
- Resist abuse
- Consider your set and setting
- Respect the rights of others
J Day is held outdoors. Due to the ongoing presence of Covid in the community we ask everyone to act responsibly and safely, for example:
+ staying home if unwell, symptomatic, or told to isolate;
+ not sharing saliva on joints or pipes;
+ wearing a face mask if you feel the need.
