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NORML likes Peter Dunne’s new thinking on drug regulation

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 2:41 pm | NORML

Peter Dunne, the “architect” of Psychoactive Substances Act, is now calling for the same regulatory approach to be applied to drugs currently scheduled in the Misuse of Drugs Act. More >>

Grand opening for New Zealand's first Cannabis Museum

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 2:57 pm | NORML

The grand opening of New Zealand's first Cannabis Museum will be held at midday on Sunday October 6 in Dunedin. More >>

Scientist pushing K2 ban : natural Cannabis less harmful

Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 3:05 pm | NORML

In an interview on National Radio Dr Leo Schep, the toxicologist behind the Kronic ban, admitted that natural cannabis is less harmful than synthetic products currently available. More >>

Regulate cannabis like alcohol, says reform group

Monday, 11 March 2013, 2:53 pm | NORML

New Zealand should regulate cannabis like alcohol and save at least $300 million per year, says the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, New Zealand Inc (NORML). More >>

Stroke Risk Caused By Tobacco Not Cannabis

Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 2:03 pm | NORML

Prohibitionists are grasping at straws by claiming that cannabis is linked to strokes, Norml president Julian Crawford says. More >>

Cannabis legalisation in US shows opportunity for NZ tourism

Monday, 12 November 2012, 1:25 pm | NORML

Norml New Zealand welcomes the legalisation of cannabis in the US states of Colorado and Washington and call for a similar law change here. More >>

Regulation will reduce teen cannabis use - NORML

Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 10:47 am | NORML

Current drug policy is resulting in widespread teenage cannabis use while a regulated market would make cannabis use adults-only in licensed premises. Despite strict cannabis laws, New Zealand has the highest rate of teen cannabis use in the world. More >>

NORML call on 2500 to take Court action

Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 3:10 pm | NORML

NORML New Zealand is calling on all 2500 people charged for cannabis in Operation National to enter Not Guilty or No Plea at every court appearance to clog the court system. More >>

Dakta Green back in custody

Thursday, 28 June 2012, 9:17 am | NORML

Dakta Green is back in custody in a move that smacks of police harassment NORML says. More >>

NORML calls for police inspector's head to roll

Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 11:15 am | NORML

NORML New Zealand is calling for Waitakere Police Area Commander Inspector Steve Kehoe to lose his job after he led two days of police raids against NORML's Auckland Headquarters, the Daktory. More >>

NORML - Police cuts harming community

Saturday, 19 May 2012, 2:50 pm | NORML

The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws says police cuts are putting more New Zealanders at risk of becoming victims of crime. More >>

Cannabis is a scapegoat in the twin aviation tragedies

Friday, 11 May 2012, 10:17 am | NORML

Cannabis is being used as a scapegoat in the twin aviation tragedies, NORML's president says. John Key is in damage control mode following a BBC interview warning adventure tourists not to come to New Zealand. More >>

NORML President furious at Police reaction to gang threats

Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:28 pm | NORML

The President of NORML NZ is calling for all police involved in the latest Daktory raid to lose their jobs for negligence. More >>

Upcoming Cannabis Liberation Events

Thursday, 19 April 2012, 10:58 pm | NORML

For years we have kept quiet out of fear of being labeled a criminal. Our movement has faced the harshest of persecution. With herb gardeners and purveyors of this natural remedy locked away for years at a time. Meanwhile, over 10,000 cannabis convictions ... More >>

BSA decision another victory for NORML

Friday, 6 April 2012, 11:39 am | NORML

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled in favour of NORML after an Australian doctor lodged a complaint aganst the organisation. More >>

NORML defends itself against defamatory claims

Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 4:25 pm | NORML

The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) says it has not broken the law by endorsing adults-only cannabis clubs like the Daktory. More >>

Bill of Rights violated in 'Daktory 4' case

Saturday, 31 March 2012, 11:57 am | NORML

The Police Complaints Authority has become involved in the ongoing police operation against the Daktory. More >>

Daktory to Increase Efforts for Law Change.

Friday, 23 March 2012, 2:56 pm | NORML

The removal of a vending machine from the Daktory has not dampened enthusiasm for cannabis law reform. More >>

Battle lines drawn in war to legalise cannabis

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 12:22 pm | NORML

Police have approached NORML Auckland HQ, The Daktory, to inform them of an operation against the club. More >>

NZ First MP says 'NO' to Norml

Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:53 pm | NORML

Replies are starting to flood in after I wrote to all MPs with a Norml Survey for them to complete. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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