Uncategorized Archives - New Zealand Hemp Industries Association

Press Release: NZHIA Applauds Landmark Regulatory Reform: A Turning Point for New Zealand’s Hemp Industry

December 12, 2025December 11, 2025 by NZHIA Comms

New Zealand Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA)11 December 2025 The New Zealand Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA) welcomes today’s significant regulatory reforms for the industrial hemp sector, announced in Ashburton by Hon. David Seymour, Minister for Regulation and Associate Minister of Health. The announcement marks the most substantial positive change the industry has seen in nearly two …

Hempcrete Building Standards

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by NZHIA Comms

Standard Development in Australia Work is underway in Australia to develop one national hempcrete construction standards, with a four-part proposal—covering materials, design details, installation, and render/weatherproofing—currently progressing through Standards Australia’s consultation process. The Hempcrete Composite Construction Standard Proposal. The proposal includes the following project(s): This framework aims to formalise best practice, ensuring consistent quality, safety, …

REGULATORY REVIEW CONSULTATION ANNOUNCED: REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

June 11, 2025June 9, 2025 by NZHIA Comms

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 …

Regulatory Review 2025

August 15, 2025May 23, 2025 by NZHIA Comms

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 …

Industry Podcasts & Media

October 17, 2023August 3, 2023 by NZHIA Comms

This page is a forum to share and distribute podcasts and media shared by NZHIA members and affiliates. Hemp Study: Vineyard cover crop works very well A study of hemp growing between the rows in New Zealand vineyards shows “exciting” results that the hemp beneficially affects soils and wines. The research, carried out over three …

NZHIA Guest Interviews

July 4, 2024August 3, 2023 by NZHIA Comms

This page is a forum to share NZHIA Executives or members guest interviews on podcasts and webinars. NZHIA talks with REX Rural Exchange NZHIA Chair Richard Barge guests on REX and discusses “Is industrial hemp the next new Primary Industry for New Zealand?” with host Dominic George. August 2023: REX Royal Exchange NZHIA talks with …