New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
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 …
The 2026 Regulatory ChangesImportant InformationSupporting DocumentsReference Links NZHIA Seed Supply Programme (Pre-order/Register your interest here) Full review details on the 2026 Regulations are here The 2026 Hemp Industry Regulation Changes From Thursday, 28 May 2026, the Industrial Hemp Regulations 2006 will be revoked. No more “industrial hemp,” as we become “hemp” under the Misuse of …
NZHIA Member & Stakeholder Update: 11 December 2025 For more details on the reform and national coverage: 📰 NZHIA Press Release: https://bit.ly/48xi5iA🎙️ RNZ Political Report: https://bit.ly/4rNYAtp🎧 Kelly Muirden Cooney (NZHIA Media Committee Chair) on RNZ: https://bit.ly/3YsjwIY🎧 Brad Lake from The Brothers Green on Newstalk ZB: https://bit.ly/4s7AGtk Today marks a milestone for everyone who has worked …
The hemp industry in Australia and New Zealand is moving fast, and now is the moment to have your say in where it’s headed. The New Zealand Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA) and the Australian Hemp Council (AHC), in collaboration with HempToday and Canna Markets Group, are preparing the Australia & New Zealand Hemp Report 2025. …
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 …
2025/2026 News Updates:28 May 2026: Celebrating Progress – Hemp Regulations Changes 2026 11 Dec 2025: Major Win for the Hemp Sector: Government Confirms Long-Awaited Regulatory Reform On this page:The 2026 LegislationThe 2026 Regulatory Changes The Introduction to the 2025 Regulatory ReviewProgress and TimelineSupporting DocumentsReference Links The 2026 Legislation The relevant legislation is attached and listed …
IntroductionResources Introduction: 12-16 August 2024 Hemp Industrial Materials Supply Chain Workshop The workshop is focused on 4 large economic sectors: • Building materials• Biopolymers/composites• Paper/packaging, and• Carbon products industries The workshop’s purpose was to fundamentally work on the question: ‘What would it take for you to incorporate hemp into your manufactured products?’ Around 100 attendees …
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