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J Day 2023 is on Sat 6 May

Jan 26, 2023 norml
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Changes coming to NZ’s Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

Jan 19, 2023 norml
Campaign Law Reform Your rights

SIGN THE PETITION: Pardon cannabis offences and decriminalise cannabis

Oct 12, 2022 norml
Chris Fowlie's Blog Law Reform Referendum Research

Pardon Kiwi cannabis convicts? Yes, we can.

Oct 11, 2022 Chris
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Auckland mayoral contest: tough choice for progressive voters

Sep 21, 2022 Chris
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Chris Fowlie's Blog Referendum

Cannabis referendum final result and opportunities for reform

Nov 6, 2020 Chris

New Zealand will today discover if the cannabis referendum passed or not. But in either case, we should chart a new course that is more broadly supported.

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Cannabis referendum result announcement: Compromise and consensus are needed, says NORML

Oct 30, 2020 norml

“Whichever side gets the most votes should recognise almost half the country voted the other way."

Chris Fowlie's Blog Referendum

Yes or No, the roadmap for cannabis reform

Oct 22, 2020 Chris

During the referendum campaign, the Nopers moved over to supporting decriminalisation or other iterative steps in that direction, and we must hold them to that.

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#TokeTheVote2020: ranking party cannabis policies

Oct 14, 2020 Chris

NORML's guidance for those who toke and vote, and to those who are voting Yes and want the referendum Bill to be supported in the next Parliament.

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Sep 27, 2020 norml

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

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Sign up to help NORML’s campaign to make cannabis legal in Aotearoa-NZ

Sep 25, 2020 Chris

Use this form to register your interest or offers of help, for NORML's cannabis referendum campaign.

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NORML’s stash of “Reeferendum” campaign memes and images to share

Sep 23, 2020 Chris

Sharing our campaign images is a really effective thing YOU can do, right now!

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3 steps to win: Enrol, Vote, Enjoy!

Sep 23, 2020 norml

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

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Reefer Madness follows criticism of cannabis referendum bill

Aug 8, 2020 Chris

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…

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Law Reform Referendum

Cannabis Referendum’s Volatile Polls Show Every Vote Will Count – As Scientologists and Uncle SAM Exposed Behind Bob’s “Nope” Campaign

Jul 5, 2020 Chris

With no public education campaign and widespread confusion over what the referendum will do, it is perhaps unsurprising to see such volatility in opinion polls. What is perhaps more surprising…

Chris Fowlie's Blog Referendum

Cannabis referendum Bill’s recipe for success

Jun 29, 2020 Chris

With the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, the choice for voters could not be more stark: vote Yes and New Zealand finally gives it a go, with a model that…

Chris Fowlie's Blog Events Medicinal Use of Cannabis

It’s 420 Day! How to celebrate cannabis safety under lockdown

Apr 20, 2020 Chris

This year, the entire month of April is “4/20” month too – and expectations were high, so to speak, that a month of 420’s leading into J Day would provide…

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Survey: Has the COVID-19 Outbreak Influenced Your Cannabis Consumption?

Apr 16, 2020 norml

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!

Medicinal Use of Cannabis Press releases

NZ’s medicinal cannabis scheme takes effect 1 April 2020 – here’s what it means for you

Apr 1, 2020 norml

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…

About cannabis For Media & Students

Coronavirus tips for cannabis consumers: stop passing joints, and beware of online misinformation

Mar 26, 2020 norml

New Zealand's oldest cannabis law reform group has issued coronavirus tips for cannabis consumers: stop passing joints, and beware of online misinformation.

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Medicinal Use of Cannabis

Medicinal cannabis wins and polls point to cannabis referendum’s recipe for success

Mar 14, 2020 Chris

Improvements to New Zealand’s new medicinal cannabis scheme – together with recent polling – suggest how we can win the cannabis referendum, writes Chris Fowlie. Originally published on The Daily…

Campaign For Media & Students

Cannabis referendum confirmed for election day, 19 September 2020

Feb 17, 2020 norml

The Government has announced the date of the next general election - and the cannabis referendum - to be held on September 19, 2020.

Drug Testing Press releases

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

Dec 19, 2019 Chris

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.

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Medicinal Use of Cannabis

NZ’s medicinal cannabis scheme just got way better

Dec 19, 2019 Chris

When the regulations take effect on 1 April 2020, any doctor will be able to prescribe THC and CBD products to any patient for any condition, with confidence the products…

Medicinal Use of Cannabis

Information about the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

Dec 18, 2019 Chris

Regulations to enable a Medicinal Cannabis Scheme were passed on the 18 December 2019. A Medicinal Cannabis Agency will be operational from 1 April 2020 to administer the scheme. This…

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      • 2013-14 Strategy Paper
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      • 2017 Campaigns and Projects
      • 2018 Campaigns and Priorities
    • 2020 Cannabis Referendum: What you need to know and how we can win
    • J Day is the first Saturday in May
    • Political Planning
    • Campaign organising
    • Questions to ask at political meetings
    • How to write a letter to the editor
    • Public Support for Drug Law Reform
    • How you can help
    • Writing and visiting your MP
  • Cannabis
    • Cannabis Harm Reduction
    • Health effects of cannabis
    • Hemp
      • How to apply for a hemp permit
    • Medical Cannabis in NZ
      • Conditions cannabis may help
      • Dosage guidelines
      • Estimate: Worldwide Population Of Lawful Medical Marijuana Patients
      • Medical use around the world
      • NZ Ministry of Health: How to apply for medicinal cannabis
      • Patient-focused medicinal cannabis: NORML’s 4-point model for law reform
      • UPDATED: How to bring medicinal cannabis into New Zealand, legally
    • NORML’s Principles of Responsible Cannabis Use
  • Library
    • Chris Fowlie’s worldwide weed tour 2002
      • Worldwide weed: San Francisco USA
      • Worldwide weed: Vancouver, Canada
      • Worldwide weed: London UK
      • Worldwide weed: Amsterdam, Netherlands
      • Worldwide weed: Coffeeshop College
      • Worldwide weed: Dordrect Weed Cup
      • Worldwide weed: Legalize! Parade, Amsterdam
      • Worldwide weed: France & Spain
      • Worldwide weed: Dutch Experience, Stockport UK
      • Worldwide weed: Switzerland hemp and hash
      • Worldwide weed: German uber hanf
      • Worldwide weed: Christiania, Scandinavian haven
      • Worldwide weed: Conclusions and links
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      • Baby Products Linked To False Positive Drug Test Results
      • Commonly Prescribed Medications Often Trigger ‘False Positive’ Results
      • Detection Of THC In Blood Not Necessarily Indicative Of Recent Pot Use
      • Marijuana Detection Times Influenced By Stress, Dieting
      • New Study: THC Seldom Detected In Injured Dutch Drivers
      • Saliva Tests Still Not Reliable For Detecting Cannabis, Study Says
      • The Truth About Zinc and Drug Tests
    • Misuse of Drugs Act – presumption of supply
    • Misuse of Drugs Act – schedules of Class A, B, C drugs and precursors
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