New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
Welcome to the NZHIA Industrial Hemp Catalogue; view the catalogue below or download it here. This is for people interested in buying hemp products and services and supporting the Aotearoa New Zealand industrial hemp (iHemp) industry. These are the companies that are making iHemp mainstream and promoting food, fibre and health products to a growing …
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, …
Government Engages with Industrial Hemp Industry in Historic Canterbury Visit. MPs and officials discuss regulatory reform, economic opportunities, and full-plant utilisation for the future of Aotearoa’s industrial hemp industry. In a landmark event, Members of Parliament and government officials have stepped into the heart of the country’s industrial hemp (iHemp) sector on March 24, 2025. This first-of-its-kind …
It’s Time to Grow Up and Remove Industrial Hemp (iHemp) from the Misuse of Drugs Act (1975) and Medicines Act (1981). Industrial hemp (iHemp) offers New Zealand a significant economic and environmental opportunity, but its growth is stifled by juvenile approaches to outdated regulations. This is a call to action for the Hemp Army. For …
The goal of the summer media 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. Our goal is to have a review of our regulations …
The 2006 iHemp regulations must be reviewed to ensure we have an enabled and thriving industry. To grow, we need regulations that work for farmers, businesses, and investors. iHemp will help double New Zealand’s export value by 2030 and establish a new and complementary vertical primary industry for Aotearoa/New Zealand, but right now we can’t …
iHemp has the power to transform our country, but we need to act fast. From economic benefits to environmental resilience. iHemp can help New Zealand double exports and tackle climate challenges. The only way is up—let’s make iHemp the next big industry for Aotearoa/New Zealand! Industrial Hemp (iHemp) is poised to become a game-changer for …
History of the New Zealand Industrial Hemp Association Inc. Foundation and Early Days The New Zealand Industrial Hemp Association Inc. (NZIHA) was founded in 1997 born from a collective vision to explore and promote the benefits of industrial hemp. Recognizing the plant’s vast potential, a group of pioneering individuals and stakeholders came together in 1994 …
Support sustainable innovation in Aotearoa with our limited-edition bag, featuring artwork by Bec Robertson.
Every purchase helps fund the move towards a 100% compostable NZ-made hemp tote.