For the First Time in 100 Years, Everyday Kiwis Have the Opportunity to Grow Industrial Hemp
For almost a century, industrial hemp in New Zealand has been shaped by regulation, restriction and licensing. Following the Government’s 2026 reforms, New Zealanders can once again cultivate industrial hemp without first obtaining an industrial hemp cultivation licence, opening the door to a new generation of growers, innovators and enthusiasts. A Brief History of Hemp …