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Reefer Madness follows criticism of cannabis referendum bill

The Nope brigade is a coalition of busy bodies, wowsers and moralists that includes Family First and Bob McCroskie, a bunch of conservative small town religious leaders, owners of drug testing companies who stand to lose much of their income, and the US anti-cannabis lobby group SAM, which has lost most cannabis reform campaigns in US states.

Chris August 8, 2020Aaron Ironside, Chris Fowlie, drug war bullshit, Referendum, Say Nope To Dope

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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!

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

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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

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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.

norml February 17, 2020Referendum, Toke The Vote, VoteYes2020

Drug Testing Press releases

Govt roadside drug testing shock: the proposed rules are actually pretty good!

The Government has announced a new approach to roadside drug testing. It seems like a good compromise, and evidence based. Find out how it will affect you.

Chris December 19, 2019drug testing, regulation, roadside testing

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Cannabis Referendum Bill deserves your Yes vote. Here’s what it does and how we can make it even better.

The NZ Government has released their draft Bill for the cannabis referendum. There is plenty to like about it. Here is what makes the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill more likely to win the referendum.

Chris December 5, 2019MakeItLegal, Referendum, VoteYes2020, WeDeserveCHOISE

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Cannabis referendum draft law welcomed, but a missed opportunity to put people before profits, says NORML

Cannabis reform organisation NORML has welcomed the release today of more details about the cannabis referendum and a draft bill, but says the Government has missed a huge opportunity to make the reforms more popular.

Chris December 3, 2019Andrew Little, Chris Fowlie, legalisation, MakeItLegal, Referendum, VoteYes2020

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CHOISE model is designed to win the cannabis referendum.

Now there is a model designed to win the referendum. It’s called CHOISE, and it puts opportunity, investment and social equity centre-stage. CHOISE is a version of cannabis legalisation where everyone wins – and that makes the referendum winnable.

Chris October 17, 2019Cannabis Social Clubs, CHOISE, Chris Fowlie, drug policy, Referendum, social equity

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NZ Drug Foundation releases cannabis model for the 2020 referendum

Download Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation

norml September 13, 2019drug policy, NZ Drug Foundation, Referendum, Ross Bell

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Cannabis Policy Experts To Speak At Public Lectures

Massey University is hosting a series of public lectures on cannabis policy reform in the lead-up to the national referendum cannabis law planned for next year’s general election.

Chris September 12, 2019Chris Wilkins, Marta Rychert, Referendum

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Don’t panic! The only cannabis poll that counts is the Referendum itself

It's easy to get caught up in a roller coaster of elation and despair, writes NORML president Chris Fowlie, but we need to focus on the only poll that counts: the Referendum itself.

Chris August 19, 2019Opinion Polls, Referendum

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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

norml July 10, 2019medical cannabis, submissions

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A smart approach to the cannabis referendum, and medicinal cannabis

Controversy over edibles shows a smart approach is needed for the cannabis referendum and for medicinal cannabis

Chris July 10, 2019medical cannabis, Referendum, social equity, strategy

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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, which is online only, is sponsored by medicinal cannabis patient advocacy organisation MCANZ, and aims to have 2000 people complete the survey questionnaire by July 31st, when participation closes.

norml July 8, 2019Geoff Noller, MCANZ, medical cannabis, research

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NORML’s submission to NZTA on drug impaired driver testing

The Government is considering making changes to New Zealand’s drug driver testing and enforcement regime. Read NORML's submission to NZTA's discussion document here.

Chris June 28, 2019driving, drug testing, NZTA, submissions

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Fact-checking the anti-cannabis reports cited by Bob McCroskie and Family First

Turns out the sources cited by legalisation opponents in New Zealand are the same as anti-cannabis campaigners in the USA - and lack credibility.

Chris June 21, 2019Bob McCroskie, drug war bullshit, Family First, Mpp, research

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Recreational cannabis law changes – Expert Q&A – Science Media Centre

A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look like. The SMC asked experts to discuss how potential legislative changes might change the drugs market and impact everyday Kiwis.

admin June 14, 2019drug policy, Geoff Noller, Joe Boden, legalisation, MakeItLegal, Marta Rychert, Michelle Glass, Referendum

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Cannabis reform group welcomes referendum details

New Zealand's oldest cannabis reform group has welcomed details of the Government's cannabis referendum, but cautioned the devil is in the details.

Chris May 7, 2019Andrew Little, Chris Fowlie, MakeItLegal, Referendum

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NORML’s Submission on the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill

NORML New Zealand Inc supports the intention of this Bill, especially the provision mandating police discretion and directing a health-based approach. Our main concern is about granting a wide power for any Minister of Health to prohibit more substances or even “articles” and we recommend changing this. We also recommend directing police discretion and a healthcare-based approach before arrest, rather than at prosecution.

Chris April 12, 2019health select committee, misuse of drugs act, submissions