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Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog Press releases

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

Campaign Law Reform Press releases

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

Campaign Chris Fowlie's Blog

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 to win. A model based on social equity, social enterprises and social clubs could be what it takes to win the cannabis referendum.

Chris June 15, 2019Cannabis Social Clubs, Chris Fowlie, MakeItLegal, Opinion Polls, Referendum, social equity, strategy

About cannabis For Media & Students Research

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

Campaign Law Reform Press releases

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

Campaign Events Press releases

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 free events around New Zealand.

norml April 10, 2019Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, events, Hastings, j day, MakeItLegal, Taupo, Wellington

Campaign Events Medicinal Use of Cannabis

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. Decorate your terracotta pots commemorating patients denied safe access to affordable botanical cannabis and bring them to Aotea Square placing them on the grass amongst the others. Enjoy balm demonstrations, gentle reggae tunes and inspirational speakers. Another collaborative action between Auckland Patients Group and NORML NZ. The Medical Cannabis Art…

norml August 1, 2018Auckland, Auckland Patients Group, MakeItLegal, medical cannabis, Pearl Schomburg, PotsForPatients, Rebecca Reider