Category Archives: Health

Marijuana legalisation around the world serves as an educational resource for New Zealand As New Zealand prepares for its referendum on cannabis legalisation, to be held during the 2020 general election, there is a lot that the land of the long white cloud can learn from the authorities that have already legalised marijuana. These include obvious factorsContinue reading “The Top 8 Things NZ Can Learn From Countries Which Have Legalised Cannabis”

Varieties in cannabis consumption In countries where cannabis is legal, it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, all dependent on the preferences of the individual consumer. According to drugpolicy.org, there are four main ways in which marijuana can be consumed: These consumption methods come with their benefits and drawbacks. Not all of them are good for you, andContinue reading “Some Ways to Consume Legal Cannabis are Healthier than Others”

Australia and New Zealand are moving in different directions regarding recreational cannabis Cannabis legalisation is a trending topic in both New Zealand and Australia, and both nations have recently relaxed their laws around the medical use of marijuana. However, these economies have a different attitude and approach toward recreational marijuana. Reports and surveys indicate thatContinue reading “Comparing Australia And New Zealand’s Approach To Cannabis”

A look at major marijuana milestones achieved by New Zealand in 2018 The year 2018 was a pivotal one for cannabis in New Zealand. It began with the New Zealand Government’s medical cannabis law reform bill passing its first reading and ended with the legalisation of medical marijuana nationwide. Here’s a look back at New Zealand’sContinue reading “The Last 12 Months In New Zealand Cannabis”

The cannabis referendum is almost here On 17 October, New Zealanders will decide whether the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill should be pushed through congress. Kiwis will vote in a non-binding referendum during the general election, and a 51 percent or more majority will be needed to move the recreational cannabis bill forward.  But while this historicContinue reading “Legalising Smoking vs Legalising Cannabis”

The Road to Legalisation The journey to the legalisation of cannabis – both medical and recreational – has had many twists and turns. Though the research has established that cannabis and cannabis compounds can be beneficial for many different complaints, cannabis consumption is still heavily frowned upon by many communities worldwide. In 2014, the South American country Uruguay became the firstContinue reading “The Environmental Impacts of Marijuana Legalisation”

The Best Weed Brands in New Zealand The recent loosening up of cannabis regulations has led to a rapid surge in the number of cannabis brands operating in the country. Many savvy entrepreneurs and investors are vying to get a sizable share of the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry, and the competition in the space isContinue reading “What You Need to Know to Buy Weed Seamlessly in New Zealand”

Boutique cannabis stores provide access to a surprising variety of cannabis products. Cannabis boutiques aren’t your everyday dispensary where the drug is sold mainly for medical purposes. These boutiques present an all around cannabis experience, going beyond the simple sale of a cannabis product over a counter. To buy cannabis from a dispensary, medical consumers are typicallyContinue reading “Boutique Cannabis: All You Need To Know”

New Zealand’s illegal cannabis era may be coming to an end Supporters of marijuana legalization can be found in all quarters, including the house of assembly, political parties, civil groups and medical practitioners. However, despite calls for legalization, marijuana remains illegal in New Zealand, except for medical use — a development that only occurred in December, 2018. TheContinue reading “Is Cannabis Legal in Auckland?”

Is Marijuana Legal in New Zealand? The marijuana industry in New Zealand is currently at a crossroad as the nation gears up to go to the polls to determine the future of the industry. From all indications, the outcome will most likely favor the legalization of the drug use for therapeutic purposes. But until thatContinue reading “A Quick Guide to Medical Marijuana Laws in New Zealand”