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 …

Hemp Regulations 2026

May 28, 2026May 23, 2025 by NZHIA Comms

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 …

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

February 25, 2026August 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 Reality Check RAdio NZHIA Chair Richard Barge speaks with Rodney Hide about the potential of industrial hemp beyond its drug stigma and the regulatory barriers limiting its growth. February 2026: Reality Check Radio NZHIA talks …