New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
New Medicinal Cannabis Advertising Rules Raise Concerns Across Industry. The New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) has released advertising guidelines for medicinal cannabis—and they’re being met with strong resistance from across the sector. As reported by The Post, the new guidelines prohibit nearly all forms of public communication, including websites, brochures, social …
Where There’s Inflammation, Hemp Can Help. We know industrial hemp is a powerhouse in textiles, construction, and nutrition but its oil is also gaining ground as a natural support for joint health. Rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3s, New Hemisphere’s Omega-3 Boost helps reduce internal inflammation offering relief from: With 1-3% of Kiwis affected by arthritis, the …
In mid-May, we took delivery of the largest amount of hemp fibre we’ve ever had available for processing — a big step forward! It’s been fantastic working with the Midlands Seed team, and we’re already planning this year’s crops together. We’ve now moved the Mackie textile plant into its permanent home — a huge thank …
Innovation, Investment & Industry Momentum Organised by the Australian Hemp Council (AHC) in partnership with La Trobe University at the AgriBio Centre, this was the second national forum, bringing together growers, builders, architects, investors, and researchers to chart the future of iHemp fibre in Australia. Here’s a look at some of the standout moments and why …
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 …
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 …
Media coverage from Aotearoa New Zealand and across the globe RNZ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/556843/industrial-hemp-should-be-an-agricultural-crop-not-a-drug-says-grower Guardian https://www.guardianonline.co.nz/news/mid-canty-the-right-place-for-hemp/ The Press https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360626079/farm-factory-tip-tight-regulations-gagging-potential-2b-hemp-industry Scoop https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2503/S00480/historic-milestone-mps-and-officials-visit-aotearoas-industrial-hemp-fields.htm Farmers Weekly https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mps-tour-industrial-hemp-plants-and-plantings/ Rural News https://ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-general-news/new-zealand-hemp-canterbury-reform
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