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J Day 2025: 3rd May in CHCH, 6th Dec in AKLD

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.

norml March 28, 2025ALCP, Auckland, Christchurch, events, law reform, norml

Campaign Events Press releases

Roll up for Auckland J Day – Sat 7th December in Albert Park

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. Auckland J Day 2024 is held in Albert Park (CBD) on Sat 7th Dec

norml November 5, 2024Auckland, events, j day

Campaign Events Press releases

J Day 2024 – North and South Island Editions

This year, J Day will be held in the South on May 4th, and the North will be on Saturday 7th December >> For more info see facebook.com/nzjday

norml April 9, 2024Auckland, Christchurch, j day

Campaign Events For Media & Students

Cannabis Law Reform Roadside Rallies – Sept & Oct 2023

Roll up, roll up, Auckland! Show your support for law reform at these roadside rallies. Sept 9, Sept 23, & Oct 7. Bring a smile, sign, and your buddies!

norml August 14, 2023Auckland, elections, events, protests

Campaign Events Press releases

New date for J Day in Auckland: Sat 2 Dec 2023

UPDATE: Auckland J Day (postponed due to weather) has a new date: Saturday 2 December, 2023, in Albert Park.

norml May 6, 2023Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, events, Hastings, j day, Whangarei

Law Reform Medicinal Use of Cannabis Press releases

Changes coming to NZ’s Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

NORML has obtained a copy of changes to the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme proposed by New Zealand's Ministry of Health. These changes appear to have already had sign-off from the top (the Minister of Health), so they are almost certainly bound to happen, and are expected to be implemented in the second half of this year

norml January 19, 2023Cannabidiol, CBD, medical cannabis, Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

Campaign Law Reform Your rights

SIGN THE PETITION: Pardon cannabis offences and decriminalise cannabis

We call on the New Zealand Government to overturn cannabis possession and use charges, pardon and apologise to those convicted, and decriminalise cannabis possession and use.

norml October 12, 2022Action Station, expungement, NZ Drug Foundation, Pardon, Petitions

Campaign Events Press releases

NORML presents the 30th Annual J Day on Saturday May 7, 2022.

Show your support for cannabis law reform and come to J Day, a free annual community event celebrating Aotearoa's Kiwi cannabis culture and protesting against prohibition.

norml April 4, 2022Auckland, events, j day

Medicinal Use of Cannabis Press releases Research

NORML’s advice to BPAC for medicinal cannabis information provided to health professionals

The Ministry of Health and BPAC (Best Practise Advisory Group) have together released a draft guide for doctors and other prescribers about medicinal cannabis, and invited feedback on the draft. This is NORML's advice.

norml October 22, 2021BPAC, doctors, guide, medical cannabis, submissions

Campaign Press releases

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 with a new Act administered by the Ministry of Health. This was ignored by the previous National government. In 2017 Labour said they would, if elected, "Comprehensively respond... and replace the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975." It still hasn't happened. The Law Commission's report is here: Controlling and Regulating…

norml May 8, 2021Labour Party, law commission, misuse of drugs act

Campaign Referendum

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 repealed.

norml May 1, 2021Arrest rates, misuse of drugs act, Opinion Polls, Referendum

Drug Testing Press releases Research

NORML’s Submission on the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Bill

NORML supports the intention to make driving safer and to remove impaired drivers from our roads. But we remain concerned about the reliability, intrusiveness, accuracy, and scope of oral swabs.

norml April 26, 2021civil rights, driving, parliament, rights, submissions, transport

Campaign Events Press releases

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 Day, on Saturday the 1st of May, a free annual community event celebrating Aotearoa's Kiwi cannabis culture and protesting against prohibition.

norml April 12, 2021Auckland, events, j day

Press releases Referendum

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 for No (50.7%). The difference was just 67,662 votes.

norml November 7, 2020Referendum

Press releases Referendum

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."

norml October 30, 2020Referendum

About NORML Campaign Merchandise

Get your NORML merchandise here

All sales raise funds for NORML NZ Inc. Printed right here in New Zealand, with delivery in 5-7 days.

norml September 27, 2020About NORML, Donate, merchandise, norml, Referendum

Events Referendum

3 steps to win: Enrol, Vote, Enjoy!

NORML's 3-step plan is simple yet effective.

norml September 23, 2020Referendum, strategy, Toke The Vote

Press releases Research

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 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take part now!

norml April 16, 2020covid, Covid-19, health effects, rates of use

Medicinal Use of Cannabis Press releases

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 now prescribe cannabis products to any patient, and local production is allowed - but no new cannabis products are available, and producers cannot yet apply for licences. This has left many patients wondering what the scheme really means for them.

norml April 1, 2020It's Medicine, licenses, medical cannabis, Ministry of Health, regulation, vaporisers

About cannabis For Media & Students

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 online misinformation.

norml March 26, 2020coronavirus, Covid-19, harm reduction, Health and Safety