10 years ago: the Law Commission said repeal the Misuse of Drugs Act
Ten years ago this week, the New Zealand Law Commission recommended repealing the Misuse of Drugs Act, and replacing it…
Most people agree: Repeal prohibition
Legalise, decriminalise or medicalise? There’s one thing almost everyone can agree on: the current law has failed and should be…
Show your support at J Day, Sat 1 May 2021
The campaign for sensible and fair cannabis laws in Aotearoa is not over. Show your support and come to J…
Cannabis referendum’s razor-thin result shows mandate for change
The final results of the cannabis referendum have been released. Yes received 1,406,973 votes (48.4%) , compared to 1,474,635 votes…
Cannabis referendum result announcement: Compromise and consensus are needed, says NORML
“Whichever side gets the most votes should recognise almost half the country voted the other way."
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Survey: Has the COVID-19 Outbreak Influenced Your Cannabis Consumption?
A team of researchers is collecting epidemiological data to better evaluate how cannabis consumers, and patients in particular, are responding…
NZ’s medicinal cannabis scheme takes effect 1 April 2020 – here’s what it means for you
New Zealand's new medicinal cannabis scheme has gone live, with regulations taking effect on 1 April 2020. Any doctor can…
Coronavirus tips for cannabis consumers: stop passing joints, and beware of online misinformation
New Zealand's oldest cannabis law reform group has issued coronavirus tips for cannabis consumers: stop passing joints, and beware of…
Cannabis referendum confirmed for election day, 19 September 2020
The Government has announced the date of the next general election - and the cannabis referendum - to be held…
NZ Drug Foundation releases cannabis model for the 2020 referendum
Download Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation
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…
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
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…
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…
J Day 2019 “May the 4th be with you”
This year, 2019, J Day is on "Star Wars Day", May the Forth (get it?). NORML and friends are organising…
Cannabis Referendum Conference and NORML AGM – Wellington, 9-10 November 2018
Join us in Wellington this 9-10 November for the Cannabis Referendum Conference and NORML AGM double-header! Cannabis Referendum Conference Friday,…
Pots for Patients – rally on Queen St, Auckland, Saturday 4th August
Rally and Art Installation calling for a Moratorium on Medicinal Cannabis Patients and their supporters until the Laws are altered.…
Cross-party support needed on medicinal cannabis – response to Govt and National Party medicinal cannabis bills
With three bills before Parliament this year, medicinal cannabis advocates are calling for cross-party support for sensible solutions. Changes to…