Cannabis for therapeutic use is still out of reach for many sicks New Zealanders, despite changes in the law
BY FIONA HUTTON
22 JUNE 2022
Access to cannabis-based products for medical reasons is technically legal in New Zealand. But changes to the legislation in 2020 have failed to make this potentially life altering option a reality for many.
The history of medicinal cannabis in Aotearoa
BY HEALTH ISSUES
18 MAY 2022
The cannabis plant was introduced to Aotearoa in the mid-1800s, and by the 1860's it was advertised as a medicinal product for a vast range of ailments.
Medicinal cannabis in Aotearoa: what you need to know
BY HEALTH ISSUES
11 MAY 2022
Medicinal cannabis is legal in Aotearoa, but it’s still quite a new concept for many New Zealanders. Below are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around medicinal cannabis
Green light for CBD planting on NZ dairy farms
BY HEALTH ISSUES
11 MARCH 2022
A brand new and very different kind of Southland industry is now underway
Bumper first outdoor hemp harvest for Southland
BY HEALTH ISSUES
2 DECEMBER 2021
Southland’s first harvest of outdoor grown CBD medicinal hemp has been completed by growers associated with Mataura-based Southern Medicinal with encouraging results.
