New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
The Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) have been working on a Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Strategy – Enabling a low emissions circular economy with a sustainable bioeconomy for Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan includes an action to develop a Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Strategy. In 2023 the focus was on research and …
IntroductionHemp Industry Strategic Proposal for Regulatory Change Introduction New Zealand Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA), Aotearoa Hemp Alliance (AHA) and, the New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council (NZMCC) who collectively represent more than 95% of the New Zealand Industrial Hemp (iHemp) industry, have come together on a “Hemp industry strategic proposal for regulatory change.” On behalf of …
Make iHemp a part of the fabric of every day life. We need YOU..and your creative minds! Enter your design for our iHemp bags In both its cultivation and uses, industrial hemp (iHemp) is considered an exceptionally environmentally friendly crop. We want you to think of this principle and get creative – take classic kiwiana, …
Introduction Administration of the iHemp Regulations is changing From the 1st of April 2023, the administration of the iHemp regulations will move from Medicines Control, Protection Regulation and Assurance to Regulatory Practice and Analysis. This will mean we are moving away from Michael Haynes and his team and will be working with a new manager …
IntroductionUpdate February 2023Update March 2023 Therapeutic Products Bill introduced to Parliament As of 30 November 2022, the Therapeutic Products Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Therapeutic Products Bill replaces the Medicines Act 1981 and Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 with a comprehensive regulatory regime that Health Minister Andrew Little claims is fit for the future. The …
The US Hemp Building Association is working hard to take part in regional and national conversations about the developing hemp construction industry. IRC Appendix AY Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Construction Proposal RB316-22 proposes to add Appendix AY to the 2024 IRC. It was submitted to the International Code Council (ICC) in January 2022, and will be heard …
What are you wearing? Is it comfortable? Great. Do you know what it is made of? Or where it comes from and what will happen to it once you discard it? Perhaps it’s time to have a rethink on HOW we wear clothing. Our clothing consumer decisions support the industries who produce these items – …
How have you incorporated the iHemp ethos in your business practices? Growing iHemp is great for the environment – demand will rise as the industry grows, further benefitting the planet. iHemp products are praised for the benefits nature offers – are we respecting nature with the packaging and delivery choices too? Are there alternative options …
Update – December 2023 Update – October 2022 FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand has the following on their August workplan update document regarding application A1236. ​​The application seeks approval ​to permit the sale of low-THC hemp leaf, seed sprout and root as food and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand. The table below outlines the …
Did you know that there are 19 approved industrial hemp cultivars in NZ? FIVE of which are generic landrace approved New Zealand cultivars developed by iHemp pioneer Donald “Mack” McIntosh who has been an integral part of the NZHIA as well as the foundations of the industrial hemp landscape in NZ. Brokered by New Zealand’s …
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The Hemp Nog shown here is one recipe of many that you'll find in our 2021 Hemp Food Recipe Book.