WELLINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Green Party is supporting the Government’s medicinal cannabis legislation introduced to parliament today, but is encouraging the public to use the select committee process to push for improvements to expand the law.
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NZ Super Fund Excludes Recreational Cannabis Companies
AUCKLAND, N.Z., Dec. 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Companies involved in the recreational cannabis industry have been excluded from the $37 billion NZ Super Fund. The exclusion does not include companies involved with licensed and authorised medicinal cannabis.
Corix Bioscience Purchases Pharmaceutical Development Corp LTD
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Corix Bioscience Inc. (OTCQB: CXBS) has purchased 100% of Pharmaceutical Development Corp., allowing Corix to commence selling its proprietary cannabis products internationally.
Unlikely Allies Eye Vote to Legalize Cannabis in New Zealand
New Zealand could become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize cannabis for personal use after an unlikely alliance of populist, centrist and leftist parties put drug policy immediately on the agenda of the incoming government.
This Is Why New Zealand May Be the Next Country to Legalize Cannabis
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, the recently elected prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Arden, said she wants to initiate countrywide conversations regarding the legalization of cannabis.
Tilray Exports Medical Cannabis Products to New Zealand for Nationwide Distribution
NANAIMO, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, today announced that Tilray medical cannabis products have been successfully exported to New Zealand and are now available for distribution nationwide.
Medicinal Cannabis Finally on Parliament’s Agenda
WELLINGTON, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Green Party is thrilled that Parliament will consider whether to finally legalise medicinal cannabis in New Zealand.
Tilray Announces Medical Cannabis Export to New Zealand
NANAIMO, British Columbia, Feb. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, today announced that it has received necessary approvals in Canada and New Zealand to export medical cannabis to New Zealand.
New Zealand Could Make $150 Million Annually From Taxing Cannabis
Decriminalising cannabis would generate money for the Government and ease pressure on New Zealand’s courts according to an informal Treasury report.
Study: Long Term Marijuana Use Has Little Effect on Health
As the debate over the health effects of marijuana rages on, one new study suggests that frequent marijuana use may have a minimal effect on the long term health of users.