The goal of the 3-month campaign is for the government to announce a review of our regulations to get us out of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (MODA).
We are not a drug crop, we are just another arable and horticultural primary industry.
This can be done if we can harness the power of the Hemp Army and coalition of the willing to act/share and make first contact on behalf of iHemp.
Our goal is to have a review of our regulations announced by early 2025 leading to a fully enabled iHemp industry outside of MODA by 2026 – this election cycle.
Catalyst for change
We can complement other primary industries, wool, forestry, sheep and beef, dairy, vegetables and the horticultural industry, we want to join Aotearoa/New Zealand up!
We are useful rotation crops and alternative land uses for farmers, growers, and Iwi to use in their farming rotation. We are a great, sustainable ingredient and raw material for industry to utilise making products for the local and export market. Our supply chain starts on farms and due to its bulky nature (high volume, low weight), we need to add value locally.
This presents many bio-regional development opportunities for local employment across a range of sectors. Opportunities for investment to create resilient supply chains for products that can be made from hemp, which can feed, clothe and house New Zealanders.
The value chain is immense, with many opportunities to add value and move up the supply chain, by using raw materials from the farm and creating a fit-for-purpose that meets consumer demand.
Farms and primary producers can produce increasing volumes of crops that, with local processing, are useful as ingredients and industry feedstocks for a wide range of applications.
- Providing a sustainable source of materials for a wide range of economic sectors
- Food and Natural Health products
- Building materials, plastic/composites, pulp and paper, biochar and activated carbon
- Biofuels and biorefineries to provide industrial chemicals
- Textiles and fibre products
The campaign is over three months (Oct-Dec 2024) and follows three themes:
– Campaign 1: iHemp needs to get out of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1975) and Medicines Act (1981)
– Campaign 2: iHemp regulations need to be reviewed to enable the industry and make them fit for purpose
– Campaign 3: We want a new industry for Aotearoa/New Zealand
We have put together the required information and evidence in a series of blogs as linked above. We hope you enjoy your journey of discovery of these topics, by following these links, you will learn more and realise the impact of the upcoming iHemp Industry.
The campaign is all about encouraging YOU, the “Hemp Army” to take action, write to your MP, government, and industry leaders and let them know about the iHemp industry and ask them what they are doing about it.
Sharing this with friends, family and your networks will amplify the message and help us promote the industry and the need for change.
Welcome to the coalition of hemp awareness: The Hemp Army
There are no fees, but once you are awake and know about hemp, you are part of the Coalition for hemp awareness!
You can’t unsee the sustainable potential and benefits for rural communities, our environment and our economy from growing and using of iHemp.
Our new industry can help join up regional communities, industries, and government departments around a common interest in the many and varied value chains that can make use of iHemp, a catalyst for change!
Welcome and thank you for being part of the movement toward sustainable and circular economies that work with other industries to improve the performance and productivity of Aotearoa/New Zealand or NZ Inc.