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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 means cannabis growers are charged (and convicted) for excessive amounts and inflated values. Now you can help. If you have ever grown cannabis in New Zealand, do this anonymous survey.  http://worldwideweed.nl/ The World Wide Weed research team (a.k.a. the…
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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, treasurer's report, election of executive officers, matters arising, further discussion as time permits. Open to all members. If you wish to contribute but cannot attend in person please contact us to arrange online viewing, or let us know your…
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Druglawed 2 is in production: support it with Kickstarter

NORML New Zealand was proud to be a part of the Druglawed documentary project and excited to help support the production of Druglawed 2. Druglawed 1 featured interviews with a who's-who of NZ cannabis law reform, including NORML board members Chris Fowlie, Phil Saxby, Dakta Green and Geoff Noller. Now, with the help of The Hempstore, we are providing office space for director Arik Reiss and are assisting with…
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NORML presents J Day, nationwide events on Sat 2 May 2015

Come to J Day, an international day celebrating our cannabis culture and a protest against the failed War on Drugs. All events are free, starting at High Noon and run to 4:20pm or so. Auckland - Albert Park. Features music and speakers, on the mighty JAFA Mafia sound system, plus market stalls and information booths. Hamilton - Riff Raff Statue, Victoria St Tauranga - Yatton Park Whakatane - Historic…
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Petition to Decriminalise Medicinal Cannabis

"Decriminalise the use of medicinal cannabis in its raw form." Click here to sign this petition at Avaaz.org New Zealand patients need safe legal access to medicinal cannabis Find out more about medicinal cannabis Download or read NORML’s leaflet about Medical Cannabis [PDF] Why this is important The use of cannabis for medical purposes, is essential to many terminally ill and debilitated New Zealanders who would benefit from it.…
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2014 Law Reform Conference and NORML AGM – Sat 14 June in Wellington

NORML NZ Conference and AGM Saturday 14 June 2014, 9:30am to 5pm Hotel Mercure, 345 The Terrace, Wellington. Join us for our annual cannabis law reform conference - with cannabis reforms in Colorado, Washington and Uruguay, as well as review of the UN drug treaties, and NZ's ongoing debate about regulating synthetic cannabis substitutes (and why not the real thing?), we are now closer than ever before. Don't stand…
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NORML’s Position on ‘legal highs’ & the Psychoactive Substances Act

NORML supports the intention of the Psychoactive Substances Act It should be widened to cover all low-risk drugs including cannabis Legalising and regulating cannabis is the most effective way of closing down the market for synthetic cannabis The idea of legalising and regulating low risk drugs instead of trying to ban them is one that NORML supports.  We agree with Parliament that regulation is the best way to ensure…
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NORML presents J Day, nationwide protests on Sat 3 May, 2014

J Day is an international celebration of cannabis culture and protest against prohibition, with free events all over New Zealand. NORML first organised J Day in 1992, it is now held in over 200 cities around the world on the first Saturday in May every year. All events start at High Noon, so don't be late! Auckland - Albert Park Hamilton - Lake Domain Stage Whakatane - Historic Reserve…
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NORML conference, AGM and SGM

NORML's 2014 annual conference is now being organised for May in Wellington. It's an exciting time for cannabis law reform because of: International developments including legalisation in Uruguay, Colorado and Washington; High level reviews of the UN drug control treaties from this month through to 2016; New Zealand's National Drug Policy is also being reviewed, with less emphasis expected on law enforcement; New Zealand's Misuse of Drugs Act will…
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Cannabis and Health International Symposium in Auckland, 27-29 Nov 2013

NORML is proud to support Through the Maze: Cannabis and Health International Drug Policy Symposium This 3-day conference will bring together some of the best minds about cannabis and health from around the world in Auckland, New Zealand 27-29 November 2013. NORML is sponsoring the event and will be there networking, lobbying as well as learning as much as we can. Speakers include Prof Wayne Hall, Nadia Solowij, Steve…
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Prof. David Nutt’s NZ speaking tour – Dec 2013

Professor David Nutt chaired the UK government advisory committee on drug policy until he was fired for "speaking truth to power", for which he has been awarded the 2013 John Maddox Award for Standing up for Science. Prof Nutt is now the chair of the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs. He will be speaking in New Zealand in early December: Christchurch - Tuesday 3 December 2013, 2-3:30pm @ Beavan…
NORML presents the 21st Annual J Day – Sat 4 May, 2013
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NORML presents the 21st Annual J Day – Sat 4 May, 2013

For the 21st year NORML presents J Day: Saturday May 4th, 2013, from high noon. Auckland - Albert Park (in association with Jafa Mafia and The Hempstore) Stage timetable: 11am WrongWay Ray 11.30 J Red 12. Rich Gilbert 12.30 Lowe 1 13.00 Azbo 13.30 Kola (Drunk Elelephant) 14.00 Fj (Jugglin Crew) 14.30 DJ Exile + MC Projectile 15.00 Issa 15.30 DJ Locksteady 16:00 BULLETPROOF & DUTTY RANX 16.30 Jafa…

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Regulate cannabis like alcohol, says reform group

New Zealand should regulate cannabis like alcohol and save at least $300 million per year, says the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, New Zealand Inc (NORML). At its weekend conference at Tokaanu, delegates elected Chris Fowlie of Auckland as President, and Phil Saxby of Wellington as Secretary. Chris Fowlie was previously President of NORML from 1997-2008 during which time NZ came tantalisingly close to cannabis law…

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Cannabis legalisation in US shows opportunity for NZ tourism

Monday, 12 November 2012, 1:25 pm Press Release: NORML Norml New Zealand welcomes the legalisation of cannabis in the US states of Colorado and Washington and call for a similar law change here. Norml vice-president Abe Gray said many people choose to visit and immigrate to New Zealand especially because of the laid back kiwi attitude and relaxed atmosphere. "New Zealand has the highest rate of cannabis use in…
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NORML to hotbox UK Parliament

Medicinal marijuana users from the Netherlands are planning to hold a smoking protest outside the Houses of Parliament as part of a new campaign to push for the decriminalisation of cannabis in the UK. The publicity stunt is the brainchild of Norml, a US-based campaign group which has opened its first British chapter. Founded more than three decades ago, the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has…
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J Day Sat 5th May 2012

Saturday 5th May 2012 is the 20th Annual J Day! UPDATE 7 MAY: Thanks to everyone who came or who helped make it happen. Photos on Facebook! Come along and show your support. J Day is free, runs from High Noon to after 4:20, and is intended for adults only (R18). Bring a banner, your buddies, wear your favourite pot t shirt (or a power suit/dress!), paint yourself green,…
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Norml president surveys MPs

The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Norml) is conducting a survey of all members of Parliament. Norml president Julian Crawford sent the following survey to MPs along with stamped self addressed envelopes. "It is important for our membership to know where each and every MP stands on cannabis and hemp related issues," he said. The survey questions are: 1) Do you support removing penalties for personal…
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NORML’s Annual Conference – new Board elected

This year's theme was "It's a health issue, not a crime", and featured a presentation from drug counselor Roger Brooking (watch it on vimeo here). AGM of NORML New Zealand Inc. Held at Tapu Te Ranga marae, Island Bay, Wellington, on Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4pm - 6pm. President's report from Phil Saxby accepted. Treasurer's report from Chris Fowlie accepted. No special resolutions passed. Election of officers: The following…
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NORML raffle sends lucky winner to Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam!

Thanks to all who have supported NORML's fundraising raffle. It was drawn on 17 June 2011 under Police supervision. Congratulations to the winners! 1st Prize - a trip to Amsterdam with judge's pass to the Cannabis Cup and spending money to total value of $3500 - ticket 1769 2nd & 3rd Prizes - Vaporite Vaporiser from The Hempstore, valued at $249 - tickets 0059 & 0438 4th Prize -…
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NORML presents J Day, Sat 7 May 2011

Free events (R18) are happening on Saturday 7 May 2011 at:   Auckland - Albert Park Hamilton - Lake stage Tauranga - Yatton Park Hastings - Library steps New Plymouth - Puke Ariki landing Wellington - Frank Kitts Christchurch - New Brighton (by pier) Dunedin - The Octagon Invercargill - venue T.B.C.   All events start at high noon and go til about 4:20. Strictly R18 - No alcohol…