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Reform of Marijuana Laws president surveys MPs
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 9:54 am | NORML
The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Norml) is conducting a survey of all members of Parliament. Norml president Julian Crawford sent the following survey to MPs along with stamped self addressed envelopes. More >>
Norml AGM revitalises cannabis movement
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 1:57 pm | NORML
A new board of directors has revitalised the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, its incoming president says. More >>
Ban on Low Risk Drugs should be Temporary, says NORML
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 10:13 am | NORML
Drug law reform organisation NORML says the government's temporary ban on synthetic cannabis provides time for proper consideration of the Law Commission's report issued in May. More >>
J Day Saturday 7 May: thousands will gather across NZ
Friday, 6 May 2011, 11:38 am | NORML
This Saturday 7 May drug law reform organisation NORML presents J Day, the annual celebration of our cannabis culture and protest against pot prohibition. “We expect thousands of people to gather at J Day events all over New Zealand to show their ... More >>
Driving Problems Underground is not the Answer
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 10:12 am | NORML
Drug law reform organisation NORML says the Law Commission’s report issued today is still within the prohibition mindset, even though it contains some good recommendations. More >>
“Too Many Smokers to Arrest!” says NORML
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 12:36 pm | NORML
Drug Law Reform organisation NORML finds some recognition from the Law Commission of its current slogan, "Too many smokers to arrest!" “The Law Commission says 400,000 Kiwis use cannabis each year (14.7% of adults), which supports our campaign theme ... More >>
Letter calls for and end to the War on Drugs
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 11:28 am | NORML
NORML will deliver a letter to The Speaker calling for and end to the War on Drugs. More >>
Protect Young People By Banning Alcohol Advertising
Saturday, 19 February 2011, 6:06 pm | NORML
Protect Young People By Banning Alcohol Advertising The current system of voluntary self-regulation of alcohol advertising is not working to reduce the harms from excess drinking, especially amongst young people, which is why the glamorization of alcohol ... More >>
Aussie Gangs And Drugs – Prohibition Is Great For Business
Saturday, 29 January 2011, 6:34 pm | NORML
Aussie Gangs And Drugs – Prohibition Is Great For Business And Increasing Violence. Aussie biker gangs like the Rebels gain power through violence and trafficking in illegal drugs; that means prohibition is great for business and will only help them ... More >>
Restore Public Trust in Police - Stop Criminalising Cannabis
Friday, 21 January 2011, 9:51 am | NORML
The New Zealand public needs to have its confidence restored in the police and the quickest way for that to happen is to stop criminalising cannabis. "The announcement this week of Police Commissioner Rob Pope's resignation signals a healthy change ... More >>
New Police Warning Policy is Needed - NORML
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 9:47 am | NORML
Charges against four men were dismissed last week in the Auckland District Court in a trial that has lasted nearly one year and cost the taxpayer approximately $40,000. More >>
Police Policy of 'Two Strikes' Will Hit Maori Hard
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:28 pm | NORML
NORML NZ says a new police programme whereby first-time offenders caught committing minor crimes are being let off with a warning will hit young male Maori hard, calling it a policy of ‘two strikes and you’re out’. More >>
Cannabis Group Sends Letter To MPs
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 7:16 pm | NORML
CANNABIS GROUP SENDS LETTER TO MPS : ‘PIPE BANS DON ’T WORK - PM AGREES.’ NORML NZ has sent a letter to every MP urging them to vote ‘no’ on an amendment bill outlawing pipes, pipe parts, and vapourisers. The letter points out that the ... More >>
John Key is Right: Pipe Ban Unworkable
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 2:46 pm | NORML
"Prime Minister John Key is right to not support the banning of pipes and vapourisers," says NORML NZ President, Stephen McIntyre. "He acknowledges that these devices can be used for “genuine and practical reasons”, making a ban unpopular and unworkable." More >>
Californians Vote For Cannabis Legalisation
Friday, 5 November 2010, 9:23 am | NORML
Despite the near-miss failure of California's Proposition 19 to pass into law yesterday, American public support for cannabis law reform stands at an all time high with 3.4 million Californians voting "yes" to full legalisation of cannabis. More >>
Govt Could Offset GST Rise by Regulating Cannabis
Friday, 1 October 2010, 1:17 pm | NORML
The Government could give Kiwis a financial break from the latest GST rise if it legalised, regulated and taxed cannabis sales. More >>
Cannabis Pipes Must Not Be Outlawed
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 11:41 am | NORML
A proposed Bill that would see smoking devices like pipes, bongs, and vapourisers outlawed will increase the harm to the community from drugs, as banning such items would only encourage young Kiwis to use cannabis in more damaging ways. More >>
Top Cop’s Views on Cannabis Welcomed
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 9:25 am | NORML
The President of NORML NZ today welcomed statements made yesterday by former Detective Inspector Harry Quinn which called upon Police to open the debate on changing the way cannabis is being enforced in New Zealand. More >>
The Cannabis Magazine They Tried To Ban - Is Back!
Friday, 13 August 2010, 12:09 pm | NORML
Cannabis law reform magazine Norml News, which both Police and Internal Affairs recently tried to ban, has just released its Winter/Spring 2010 issue, including revelations about how and why the magazine nearly got permanently suppressed. More >>
Campaigner’s Outcome a Victory for Kiwi Cannabis
Friday, 30 July 2010, 10:18 am | NORML
Cannabis campaigner Dakta Green’s discharge from court without punishment on Tuesday was a victory for everyday New Zealanders from the cannabis culture, in a year that has seen NZ Police escalating their self-defeating war on cannabis users. More >>
