Legalised personal cannabis use would be tightly regulated - Helius

The Government’s approach to legalising personal cannabis use would provide many opportunities for new businesses, boost tax revenue, and deliver quality standards in a safer and more open environment.

Referendums Framework Bill passes third reading - NZ Govenment

A Bill enabling referendums to be held with the 2020 General Election has passed its third reading.

Justice Minister Andrew Little says the Act is important for upholding the integrity of New Zealand’s electoral process.

Referendums Framework Bill passes third reading - Little

A Bill enabling referendums to be held with the 2020 General Election has passed its third reading.

Justice Minister Andrew Little says the Act is important for upholding the integrity of New Zealand’s electoral process.

Cannabis Control Bill ticks the boxes - NZ Drug Foundation

New Zealanders will know exactly what they are voting on at next year’s cannabis referendum with the release of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill (‘Cannabis Control Bill’) by Justice Minister Andrew Little today.

Referendums website and initial cannabis Bill launched - Little

The first release of public information on the two referendums to be held at next year’s General Election was made today with an informative new Government website going live.

Tracking survey: Support lifts for personal cannabis use

Support for legalising personal cannabis use has risen by 9% in the past quarter, according to the country’s only 12-month tracking survey on how New Zealanders would vote in the Government's binding referendum next year.

Crown must honour Te Tiriti with cannabis law - Drug Foundation

Today leading Māori health and public health organisations called on the Crown to meet its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it drafts legislation for the regulation of cannabis.

New poll 'illustrates confusion about euthanasia bill'

A new nationwide Curia Market Research poll shows the vast majority of New Zealanders are confused about what the End of Life Choice Bill aims to legalise.

New poll illustrates confusion about euthanasia bill - Euthanasia-Free NZ

A new nationwide Curia Market Research poll shows the vast majority of New Zealanders are confused about what the End of Life Choice Bill aims to legalise.

MedCan2020 will help launch Kiwi medical cannabis industry - BiotechNZ

The medicinal cannabis industry will significantly boost the New Zealand economy, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.