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Schappelle Corby Must Not Die

Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 3:50 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party is calling on the New Zealand Government to condemn any death sentence that may be pronounced on Schappelle Corby by the Indonesian Government for cannabis charges. We expect our Government to put pressure on the ... More >>

ALCP tell Parl to 'resolve prohibition conflict'

Monday, 11 April 2005, 9:53 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The ALCP does not support hate speech legislation. The Party s recommendation is for full decriminalisation of cannabis users in order to set a new standard for the civil society (c.f. Holland). More >>

Put Cannabis with Herbal Highs - Cannabis Party

Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 11:00 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The ALCP says marijuana should be included with the 'herbal highs' which Parliament is considering as age-restricted substances. Parliament’s health committee will hear the Party’s submission on the Misuse of Drugs Amendment bill and Supplementary Order ... More >>

Crowd Yells "Shame" At Judge Holderness

Monday, 8 November 2004, 10:21 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

It was a shameful day for justice in our garden city of Christchurch, as Neville Yates, a brain damaged amputee from an accident 30 years ago, was given 5 months jail for growing 9 spindly plants for his own medical use. " I am the only victim ... More >>

Housing NZ Plans To Repossess Neville Yates' Home

Monday, 8 November 2004, 10:18 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

I was Neville Yates personal assistant for his trial 2 November 2004. I just got a call from Neville Yates at Paparoa Prison. He told me he had just received a call from Housing N.Z. this afternoon 5 November, telling him they were going to repossess ... More >>

Neville Yates bid for fair trial fails.

Thursday, 21 October 2004, 9:41 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party are appalled that Neville Yates who has sought legitimate access to cannabis for the last six years has been found guilty of cultivation of 9 spindly plants. For this offence Neville Yates, a brain damaged amputee from ... More >>

Candidate uncovers "non-participation" problem

Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 12:38 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Last year I lived at Kaikoura so I know and love the area. One thing that disturbed me when I arrived was the amount of litter around the beachfront and roadsides - particularly near the high-school. In the absence of apparent community action, I ... More >>

Cannabis reform challenge for NZ DHB Elections

Friday, 1 October 2004, 12:07 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

There are 10s of millions of dollars being spent counter-productively and INEQUITABLY through the 'injustice' sector via the crime-creating criminalisation of marijuana use in our community (20% of surveyed population). More >>

Cannabis party will pursue Justice for all

Monday, 12 July 2004, 9:23 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, runners up on the night, congratulate Tariana Turia for her resounding victory in the Te Tai Hauauru by-election. More >>

Pot issue bigger than Maori Party - Dun Mihaka

Friday, 9 July 2004, 10:05 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

"If Tariana Turia's own mokopuna were to be given the choice between the regulated availability of cannabis or voting for the Maori Party, there is no doubt in my mind they would vote for cannabis." More >>

Pot issue bigger than Maori Party - Dun Mihaka

Thursday, 8 July 2004, 3:14 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

"If Tariana Turia's own mokopuna were to be given the choice between the regulated availability of cannabis or voting for the Maori Party, there is no doubt in my mind they would vote for cannabis." More >>

Get serious about reducing crime, says ALCP

Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 11:33 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Legalising cannabis would cut crime of all sorts says the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party. It believes politicians like National Party leader Dr Don Brash ought to be weighing up the benefits of law reform when discussing law and order and ‘tough on ... More >>

Mihaka promises memorable contest Te Tai Hauauru

Tuesday, 15 June 2004, 8:50 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has selected Maori activist Dun Mihaka to represent the Party in the July 10 Te Tai Hauauru electorate by-election. Mr Mihaka will be delivering his nomination form at the Chief Electoral Office Wellington at 10am Tuesday. More >>

ALCP to challenge for Maori Electorate vote

Thursday, 10 June 2004, 9:31 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has confirmed that it will be standing a candidate in the Te Tai Hauauru by-election, and will be announcing its choice of candidate before nominations close at noon on Tuesday 15th June. More >>

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party AGM Ends on High

Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 1:48 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Cannabis activists from Hokianga to Invercargill gathered at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party in Christchurch last weekend and determined to step up the campaign for cannabis law reform. More >>

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party AGM Ends on High

Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:15 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Cannabis activists from Hokianga to Invercargill gathered at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party in Christchurch last weekend and determined to step up the campaign for cannabis law reform. More >>

Cannabis Party Opens Campaign

Monday, 1 July 2002, 10:28 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party election campaign opens this Sunday 30 June in Christchurch at a meeting to be addressed by Party Leader, Michael Appleby. Mr Appleby is a Wellington lawyer and law lecturer. More >>

Marijuana Laws Unjust, Inhumane And Ineffectual

Tuesday, 18 June 2002, 9:51 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

New Zealand voters will be making a choice this election on cannabis. They will be electing a Parliament that will have to deal with the Health Select Committee inquiry into the legal status of cannabis. More >>

Chinese Hemp Industry has Boundless Potential

Monday, 5 November 2001, 12:11 am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

As world fashion increasingly moves toward simplicity, comfort and health protection, experts point out that hemp, a major economic crop in China, could have great market prospects after the nation's entry into the World Trade Organization. More >>

Law preventing Select Committee from doing its job

Wednesday, 3 October 2001, 6:18 pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) is concerned that the current cannabis laws are making it difficult for the Health Select Committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into the legal status of cannabis. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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