Polls show how to win the cannabis referendum: social equity, social enterprise and social clubs
According to two polls this week, the cannabis referendum is in serious trouble. But they also provide clues for how…
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…
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…
Medicinal cannabis bill: Do what is best for patients, MPs urged.
The Government’s medicinal cannabis bill is back before parliament today – with MPs being urged to do what’s best for…
Cannabis referendum: Bring it on, says NORML
Cannabis campaigners have welcomed news today the Government is considering bringing forward the binding referendum on legalising cannabis to next…
We’re all human: A cannabis patient’s report from Parliament By Rebecca Reider
BY REBECCA REIDER It was one of those days for remembering why I’m alive and why I’m in this fight.…
MEDIA RELEASE: Cannabis patients testify at Parliament
Medicinal cannabis patients and caregivers will be descending on Parliament in large numbers on Monday 30 April to give their…
NORML’s submission on the Govt’s medicinal cannabis bill
Hearings on the Government’s medicinal cannabis law reform bill continue throughout April and May, with NORML New Zealand delivering on…
Come to J Day, Saturday 5th May 2018
J Day is a worldwide protest against prohibition and a celebration of Kiwi cannabis culture, held on the first Saturday…
NORML’s guide to making an effective submission on the 2018 Medicinal Cannabis Bill
Parliament’s Health Select Committee is accepting submissions on the Government’s Medicinal Cannabis Amendment Bill. Submissions are being accepted now until…
Submissions now open on Medicinal Cannabis Bill (deadline 21 March 2018)
Parliament unanimously passed the Government’s Medicinal Cannabis Amendment Bill, and the Health Select Committee has wasted no time in opening…
Action alert: Medicinal cannabis reform in NZ is on the line this week – your voice is needed.
What’s happening: The first vote on Green MP Chloe Swarbrick’s medicinal cannabis bill is on Wed, Jan 31st. It’s going to be…
Medicinal cannabis Bill a step in the right direction, but a patient-focused approach would go further
Medicinal cannabis advocates say patients will be both pleased and disappointed with the Bill introduced today by Health Minister David…
Medicinal cannabis: good news, bad news
By Chris Fowlie. Originally published on The Daily Blog, 14 Dec 2017. Good news! The Labour-led Government will introduce legislation to “legalise…
When it comes to legalising medicinal cannabis, what would Helen Kelly do?
The Labour Government says it will introduce legislation within 100 days to legalise medicinal cannabis, but what does that actually…
Relaxed cats wanted
DO YOU SUPPORT LAW REFORM? We are looking for some social media savvy people to help us out on a…