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 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’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.…
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.…
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 There’s one thing almost everyone can agree on: the current law has failed and should be repealed.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’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.
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…
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.
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 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take part now!
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…
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.
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 on September 19, 2020.
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 us to have a say in what that will look…
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 people accessing it in the first two weeks. The survey,…
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.”