New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
NZHIA Comms We believe in hemp — so much that our NZ Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA) funded this project out of their own pockets. There’s no hidden agendas here folks… Just a mission to get hemp into more hands and homes. A Design with Purpose Every dollar earned goes into making more bags, spreading the word further. Hemp is sustainable, …
New Medicinal Cannabis Advertising Rules Raise Concerns Across Industry. The New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) has released advertising guidelines for medicinal cannabis—and they’re being met with strong resistance from across the sector. As reported by The Post, the new guidelines prohibit nearly all forms of public communication, including websites, brochures, social …
Where There’s Inflammation, Hemp Can Help. We know industrial hemp is a powerhouse in textiles, construction, and nutrition but its oil is also gaining ground as a natural support for joint health. Rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3s, New Hemisphere’s Omega-3 Boost helps reduce internal inflammation offering relief from: With 1-3% of Kiwis affected by arthritis, the …
In mid-May, we took delivery of the largest amount of hemp fibre we’ve ever had available for processing — a big step forward! It’s been fantastic working with the Midlands Seed team, and we’re already planning this year’s crops together. We’ve now moved the Mackie textile plant into its permanent home — a huge thank …
Innovation, Investment & Industry Momentum Organised by the Australian Hemp Council (AHC) in partnership with La Trobe University at the AgriBio Centre, this was the second national forum, bringing together growers, builders, architects, investors, and researchers to chart the future of iHemp fibre in Australia. Here’s a look at some of the standout moments and why …
We have received the following from the Ministry for Regulation regarding the current review. Please register your interest using the email link below to be involved and to receive the reading material and questions. In February, the Minister for Regulation announced a review of the Misuse of Drugs (Industrial Hemp) Regulations 2006 (iHemp regulations) to …
Introduction to the 2025 Regulatory Review On the 21st February 2025, the Ministry for Regulation (MfR) announced a comprehensive review, and their press release mentioned a commitment to work “with MedSafe and the Ministry of Health (MoH) to reassess these nearly twenty-year-old regulations.” A reassessment of the regulations is a form of review, but will …
Media coverage from Aotearoa New Zealand and across the globe RNZ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/556843/industrial-hemp-should-be-an-agricultural-crop-not-a-drug-says-grower Guardian https://www.guardianonline.co.nz/news/mid-canty-the-right-place-for-hemp/ The Press https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360626079/farm-factory-tip-tight-regulations-gagging-potential-2b-hemp-industry Scoop https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2503/S00480/historic-milestone-mps-and-officials-visit-aotearoas-industrial-hemp-fields.htm Farmers Weekly https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mps-tour-industrial-hemp-plants-and-plantings/ Rural News https://ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-general-news/new-zealand-hemp-canterbury-reform
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