New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
Do you want the chance to win a hamper full of outstanding, Kiwi produced, hempy goodness? You’re in the right place! NZHIA has partnered with locally based producers of high-quality hemp goods to bring you our awesome “Xmas Hemp Hamper Giveaway” Read on to learn more about the outstanding selection of products included, or scroll …
The first iHemp Ideation Challenge was held on 5th September and the winners were announced in Christchurch on 18th September 2020 Congratulations to our three winners 1st Prize – Hemp nappies, Briana Brockliss-Lodge2nd prize – High end sustainable dog treats, Sheralee MacDonald3rd Prize – Redzone revitalisation using hemp housing, Michael M Mayell and Antoine Tane Thanks to …
The benefits of voting yes in the upcoming cannabis referendum are far greater than most New Zealanders realise, says the NZ Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA). “While the referendum has been packaged around the recreational use of cannabis, the implications of legalisation would be a game changer for the hemp industry,” said NZHIA chair Richard Barge. …
Public Newsletter – September 2020 – In this issue: Hemp Strategy Investor Evaluation Report – Dr Nick Marsh The Referendum Hemp Ideation Challenge In the news – Press Articles and Events Hemp Strategy Investor Evaluation Report – Dr Nick Marsh The AGMARDT funded report is now available (see introduction video, full report, snapshot report) NZ HEMP EXPORT DRIVEN INVESTOR REPORT- $2 …
The industrial hemp industry could be worth $2 billion and create 20,000 jobs by 2030 – Revitalizing Regional NZ The NZHIA (with funding from AGMARDT) have just released two ‘Investor Economic Evaluation’ reports by Dr Nick Marsh about prospects for the New Zealand hemp industry up to 2030. The reports highlight the investment appeal of …
Public Newsletter – July to August 2020 – In this issue: Creating opportunities for New Zealanders with Hemp Industrial Hemp Licence 2020 By John R Smith Hills Laboratories – testing terpenes In the news – Press Articles and Events Creating global opportunities for New Zealanders with Hemp NZHIA is pleased to be working with Webtools, …
Creating Global Opportunities for New Zealanders with Hemp Take part in the inaugural “Hemp Ideation Challenge” The NZHIA is working with Christchurch NZ and Webtools to bring you New Zealand’s first ever ‘Hemp Ideation Challenge’ – an exciting event that will help to drive the New Zealand hemp industry forward using a “challenge-driven innovation process“. …
Public Newsletter – May & June 2020 – In this issue: Webinar series – 1st -31st July 2020 – please spread the word iHemp Food companies “Think Big” iHemp helping post Covid-19 economic recovery In the news – Press Articles Webinar series – 1st -31st July 2020 – please spread the word The Virtual Hemp …
Public Newsletter – Mar-Apr 2020 – In this issue: Land Use Fact sheet – Industrial hemp (for seed and fibre) Te Puni Kokiri Hill Laboratories is now a MOH Approved Lab and can do iHemp compliance testing Branching Out – a project to support Taranaki’s Food and Fibre industry iHemp in the news – Press Articles A …
Dear NZHIA members, As you’ll all be well aware, global events have meant that travel for 2020 has been disrupted for many of the international speakers who had planned to attend the iHemp Summit and Expo. Like every industry – the show must go on. Hemp is gaining momentum, and we’re not going to let …
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