New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
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What are you wearing? Is it comfortable? Great. Do you know what it is made of? Or where it comes from and what will happen to it once you discard it? Perhaps it’s time to have a rethink on HOW we wear clothing. Our clothing consumer decisions support the industries who produce these items – …
Kia ora, Welcome to your final NZHIA public newsletter for 2021, here’s a preview of the December updates, news and events. IN THIS ISSUE: • NZHIA Chair Update• Member Profile: Phytrac• Calling ALL licence holders!• Callaghan Innovation Whole Plant Utilisation Workshop: Post-event update• Webtools Hemp Licence Tool Update & Demo• The NZHIA product and service icons• Australian Industrial Hemp Conference• In the …
MPI assessment of the potential for a new primary industry, based on industrial hemp. The NZHIA congratulate MPI on the release of their 60 page “Facilitating growth in the New Zealand Hemp Industry” report. The report was independently prepared by Sapere and recognises the industrial hemp industry is “rapidly developing internationally, driven by recent deregulation …
How have you incorporated the iHemp ethos in your business practices? Growing iHemp is great for the environment – demand will rise as the industry grows, further benefitting the planet. iHemp products are praised for the benefits nature offers – are we respecting nature with the packaging and delivery choices too? Are there alternative options …
Update – December 2023 Update – October 2022 FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand has the following on their August workplan update document regarding application A1236. The application seeks approval to permit the sale of low-THC hemp leaf, seed sprout and root as food and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand. The table below outlines the …
Did you know that there are 19 approved industrial hemp cultivars in NZ? FIVE of which are generic landrace approved New Zealand cultivars developed by iHemp pioneer Donald “Mack” McIntosh who has been an integral part of the NZHIA as well as the foundations of the industrial hemp landscape in NZ. Brokered by New Zealand’s …
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.