New Zealand Govt to hold cannabis referendum
The new Labour-led government has agreed to hold a binding referendum on legalising cannabis by or at the next election in 2020, writes NORML president Chris Fowlie. After years of… Read more »
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Cannabidiol to remain a controlled drug: here’s what is changing
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has announced Cannabidiol (CBD) will remain a controlled drug with restrictions expected to be lifted in September so that GPs and other doctors can prescribe CBD to patients without needing special approval…. Read more »
Medical Cannabis Rally & March announced for Sat 22 April 2017 in response to Bill English’s oddly ignorant views
Bill English has shown how out of touch he is with the New Zealand population once again, spouting oddly ignorant views on medical cannabis. Despite a vast majority of Kiwis… Read more »
Chris Fowlie: Oh, to joyfully pee in Bill English’s cup!
New Zealand’s un-elected Prime Minister has taken a swipe at workers for refusing unfair and intrusive tests of their bodily fluids. We should all be lining up to joyfully pee… Read more »
Specialists to prescribe medicinal cannabis under Govt proposal
In response to sustained lobbying from patients and advocates including NORML, the NZ Government is changing the rules for medicinal cannabis so doctors can prescribe it direct to patients. It’s… Read more »
Give-a-little fundraising page for Sue Grey, Lawyer
Sue Grey Lawyer from Nelson, New Zealand is taking our Ministry of Health to the High Court to release CBD from the Misuse of Drugs 1975. NORML recommends donating to… Read more »
Legal status of Cannabidiol (CBD)
UPDATED AUGUST 2017 This is a step forward – but just a small step. Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has announced Cannabidiol (CBD) will remain a controlled drug with restrictions expected… Read more »
Health Select Committee inquiry into Rose Renton’s medicinal cannabis petition
Rose Renton’s medicinal cannabis petition has been referred to Parliament’s Health Select Committee. By Chris Fowlie (NORML NZ) and Rosie Baird (GreenCross NZ) The petition was presented by Labour MP Damien… Read more »
Suits for Stoners
With NORML’s new PledgeMe campaign, Suits for Stoners, you can donate a suit to a poorly attired cannabis activist and see them magically transformed from ignored and belittled nutbar to… Read more »
NORML AGM Sat 19 November 2016
The Annual General Meeting of NORML New Zealand Inc (1980) will be held from 11am-1pm on Saturday 19 November 2016, at The Hempstore, 253 Karangahape Road, Auckland. [map] The agenda… Read more »
Local body elections: NORML’s recommendations
Opinion polls now show solid majorities supporting cannabis law reform, both for medicinal and adult use. Voters can make their views known at local body elections by asking questions and… Read more »
New UMR poll shows overwhelming support for medical cannabis law change, says NORML
A new poll conducted for cannabis campaigners shows New Zealanders want the law changed now, says NORML. “What may be surprising to some is that most people want herbal cannabis… Read more »
Sign the Rose Renton Petition for Medicinal Cannabis
Kiwis urgently need safe legal access to affordable high quality medicinal cannabis. Rose Renton, mother of Alex Renton and cannabis law reform campaigner, has launched a petition that is backed… Read more »
NORML presents the 25th Annual J Day – Sat 7 May 2016 – everywhere
J Day is an international celebration of cannabis culture and protest against pot prohibition. It’s the original “protestival”, now in our 25th year! This year, 2016, also marks 40 years… Read more »
Patients can bring legally prescribed medicinal cannabis products into New Zealand
For over 20 years NORML has been advising patients who could afford it to get medicinal cannabis prescribed overseas and bring it back legally. The Misuse of Drugs Act allows… Read more »
NORML Offers Qualified Support for Binding Referendum on Medicinal Cannabis – But Would Prefer Government Acts Now
New Zealand’s oldest cannabis law reform group has offered qualified support for Helen Kelly’s proposal for a binding referendum on medicinal cannabis. Cannabis is useful for treating a wide variety… Read more »
Grow pot? Please do this anonymous survey
Courts, police, prosecutors, the media and the general public often have highly unrealistic views of cannabis growers, their motives, how much they produce, and how it is sold. This often… Read more »
AGM – Sat 12 Dec 2015
Notice of Annual General Meeting of NORML New Zealand Inc. Venue: NORML office, at The Hempstore, 253 Karangahape Road Date: Saturday 12 December, 2015 Time: 11am-1pm Agenda: approving previous minutes,… Read more »
Chris Fowlie on The Daily Blog – Even one cannabis arrest is one too many
Originally published on The Daily Blog, 23 July 2015 I’m either stupid or in denial, because apparently the police have already decriminalised weed. That’s according to an article in the latest… Read more »
Chris Fowlie on The Daily Blog: Healthy hemp foods kept off shelf by Oz cop roadblock
Originally published on The Daily Blog 8 July 2015 Australian police have convinced politicians to extend the ban on one of most nutritious food sources known, because of concerns about… Read more »