New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
Grow with Confidence: The Story Behind Aotearoa1 and the “How To Industrial Hemp” Booklet When it comes to building a thriving hemp industry in Aotearoa, it starts with the right genetics — and the right knowledge. Aotearoa1™, developed by Hempseed Holdings Ltd, is New Zealand’s first locally bred industrial hemp cultivar. Created under the leadership …
In New Zealand all varieties of hemp to be grown must be listed on the Ministry of Health list of “Approved Cultivars of Industrial Hemp”. This will change in 2026 as a result of the Ministry for Regulations Changes to the industrial hemp regulations The document below which is currently being updated (Jan 2026) lists …
A collection of studies detailing growth, development and export in New Zealand. NZ’s Hemp Industry New Zealand’s Industrial Hemp Industry, Motivations, constraints, and moving forward – Polly Brownlee 2018 Export Exporting Aotearoa – New Zealand: A new business model for nutrition- and health-focused export companies – Andy Elliot Nuffield Scholar March 2019 Cash Cropping Industrial …
As the industrial hemp industry expands in New Zealand, there is a growing interest in using industrial hemp and hemp-derived substances such as hemp oil and hemp seed in animal feed and other agricultural compounds. NZ Food Safety: Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act (ACVM) To ensure New Zealand Food Safety are providing up to …
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.