New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
We’ve had fantastic support from Hark & Zander, Hemp NZ and Pure Heart Aotearoa and we would like to thank them for their contributions to the prize draws and evening spot prizes. Here’s how you can win with the NZHIA iHemp Investment & Discovery Tour! Sign up or renew as an NZHIA member on the tour and go into the …
We love giving away hemp products and so do the prize contributors. So, sign up for the 2021 Summer Hemp Hamper for free and get another chance to enjoy beautiful and tasty NZ Hemp products. First Prize only: Chia Sisters – 350 ml Hemp + Cacao Banana Strawberry Chia * 6, 350 ml Hemp + …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 28 May 2026 The local hemp industry welcomes the new hemp regulatory framework coming into force on 28 May 2026, with representatives describing the reforms as a major milestone for New Zealand’s emerging hemp industry and an encouraging step towards a more modern, practical, and growth-focused regulatory environment. These representatives include the …
The 2026 Regulatory ChangesImportant InformationSupporting DocumentsReference Links NZHIA Seed Supply Programme (Pre-order/Register your interest here) Full review details on the 2026 Regulations are here The 2026 Hemp Industry Regulation Changes From Thursday, 28 May 2026, the Industrial Hemp Regulations 2006 will be revoked. No more “industrial hemp,” as we become “hemp” under the Misuse of …
Welcome to the NZHIA Seed Project. The association will gain interest here for all parties who would like to purchase Kompolti seeds for non-commercial growing purposes. Commercial buyers should refer to the list of varieties that were approved under the old regulations; the suppliers of these seeds can be found here. Please note that this …
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 …
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 …
NZHIA Member & Stakeholder Update: 11 December 2025 For more details on the reform and national coverage: 📰 NZHIA Press Release: https://bit.ly/48xi5iA🎙️ RNZ Political Report: https://bit.ly/4rNYAtp🎧 Kelly Muirden Cooney (NZHIA Media Committee Chair) on RNZ: https://bit.ly/3YsjwIY🎧 Brad Lake from The Brothers Green on Newstalk ZB: https://bit.ly/4s7AGtk Today marks a milestone for everyone who has worked …
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.