New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
iHemp has the power to transform our country, but we need to act fast. From economic benefits to environmental resilience. iHemp can help New Zealand double exports and tackle climate challenges. The only way is up—let’s make iHemp the next big industry for Aotearoa/New Zealand! Industrial Hemp (iHemp) is poised to become a game-changer for …
IntroductionResources Introduction: 12-16 August 2024 Hemp Industrial Materials Supply Chain Workshop The workshop is focused on 4 large economic sectors: • Building materials• Biopolymers/composites• Paper/packaging, and• Carbon products industries The workshop’s purpose was to fundamentally work on the question: ‘What would it take for you to incorporate hemp into your manufactured products?’ Around 100 attendees …
The New Zealand animal foods regulations are under review The agricultural and horticultural industries are on the brink of a transformative change, and we need your voice to make it happen! The Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review is currently underway, offering a golden opportunity to push for the legalization of hemp seed co-products as …
History of the New Zealand Industrial Hemp Association Inc. Foundation and Early Days The New Zealand Industrial Hemp Association Inc. (NZIHA) was founded in 1997 born from a collective vision to explore and promote the benefits of industrial hemp. Recognizing the plant’s vast potential, a group of pioneering individuals and stakeholders came together in 1994 …
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Every purchase helps fund the move towards a 100% compostable NZ-made hemp tote.