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NORML Press ReleasesThis page collects Norml New Zealand's Media Releases from 2004 to 1997.
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Posted by norml on Friday, October 30 2009 (54 reads)
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 Submission on “Alcohol in Our Lives”, the July 2009 issues paper of the Law Commission regarding reform of New Zealand’s Liquor Laws
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Posted by norml on Monday, August 03 2009 (887 reads)
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 Theme: Thirty Years Too Long: Stop the NZ Drug Wars!
Please book yourselves in for the NORML Annual Conference and AGM in Turangi this year. This is the time and place where members, budding activists and seasoned old hands get together to discuss cannabis law reform strategies, share information, elect the board, and generally plan out the year ahead.
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Posted by norml on Friday, June 26 2009 (1040 reads)
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 Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei's private member's Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill will be put to a first vote on Member's Day this Wednesday 1st July 2009.
This is the first time that a bill aimed at rolling back some of the harsher provisions of our War on Drugs has ever been put to a vote in the New Zealand Parliament. This is well behind many other developed and affluent nations who have already put forth medical cannabis laws. And yet all previous amendments to the Misuse of
Drugs Act have been aimed at making sanctions tougher and even more inhumane.
NORML calls upon all Members of Parliament to put aside politics, show compassion and support this Bill for its First Reading. Let the issue go to select committee so it can be debated and the people of New Zealand can have their say.
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Posted by norml on Wednesday, April 29 2009 (1221 reads)
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NORML welcomes the Health Select Committee's acknowledgement that
cannabis is a legitimate and effective medicine, and supports their
recommendation that the Government makes access to the natural cannabis
extract Sativex easier, and "continue to make pharmaceutically-based THC
derivative medicines available to treat serious medical conditions when
traditional methods have failed."
The committee recommended Sativex be put into the Medicines Act so that
GP's can prescribe it without needing an additional specialist or
needing to apply for the Minister of Health for special permission.
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Posted by norml on Thursday, March 12 2009 (1074 reads)
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New Zealand should refuse to endorse the Political Declaration prepared
by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, says NORML President Phil Saxby.
NORML has written to Peter Dunne, New Zealand's representative at the UN
Vienna meeting on drug policy, pointing out that harm reduction is a key
part of New Zealand policy but all reference to it has been deleted from
the Political Declaration prepared by the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
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Posted by norml on Monday, March 09 2009 (1137 reads)
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NORML responds to the government media release that Associate Minister of
Health Peter Dunne will represent New Zealand this week at the Vienna meeting
of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
“The Drug Warriors going to Vienna are like World War One generals, who claimed
victory over gains of a few hundred yards without counting the horrendous cost
in blood and treasure”, says NORML President Phil Saxby.
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Posted by norml on Wednesday, February 11 2009 (1717 reads)
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 Local marijuana law reform advocates are urging a boycott of Kellogg Co., for cutting ties with Olympic champion Michael Phelps after he was photographed with a bong.
NORML New Zealand said it is not Michael Phelps who should be castigated, but rather it's the absurd and hypocritical laws that criminalise the behaviour of Phelps and tens of millions of other successful and productive people like him that is worthy of condemnation.
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Posted by norml on Monday, October 06 2008 (2283 reads)
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The New Zealand Government has approved applications by three patients to use Sativex, a pain-relieving mouth spray made from cannabis.
Sativex is made from cannabis plants grown in the UK under Home Office license, and is approved in Canada and Spain for neuropathic pain relating to MS, and is also available in the UK on a case-by-case basis.
"All previous applications by patients to use medicinal cannabis or extracts have been rejected, so this is a significant step foward," said NORML spokesperson Chris Fowlie. "But Sativex won't work for all patients so it's important that other options are available including other cannabis-based medicines and the right for patients to be able to grow their own."
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Posted by norml on Thursday, October 02 2008 (2616 reads)
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The latest crime statistics released by the Police show they have put more effort into easy busts of pot smokers and less effort into hard drugs like methamphetamine (P).
Cannabis arrests were up 5.8% in the year to 30 June 2008, but arrests for "new drugs" such as meth went down 11%.
"That's a trend everyone should be concerned about," said NORML spokesperson Chris Fowlie. "Polls show the public do not support arresting and jailing people for using cannabis. Most people are more concerned with catching serious crooks, so the police should seriously reconsider their priorities."
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Posted by norml on Tuesday, July 15 2008 (3171 reads)
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Representatives from drug law reform organisation NORML appeared before the Health select committee this morning, presenting evidence in support of their Medicinal Cannabis petition, which received over 6,000 signatures.
“Political interference to safe access of medicinal cannabis is no longer justifiable,” said Will de Cleene, vice-president of NORML.
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Posted by norml on Tuesday, May 27 2008 (3520 reads)
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Methcon's proposed solutions to meth are just a con, says Chris Fowlie, spokesperson for drug law reform group NORML.
"Former policeman Mike Sabin is keen to drum up business, but his ideas are just more of the same failed policies that have got us into the mess we're already in.
"Calling for more of the same is just nuts! We've tried punitive sanctions for eighty years but it has not worked.
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Posted by norml on Thursday, April 24 2008 (3382 reads)
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 Otago University NORML Cannabis Awareness Week Saturday April 25 – Saturday May 3
The long-smouldering debate over cannabis law reform will be reignited when Dunedin activists host a series of public events designed to inform and educate the community about the cannabis plant. The Otago University branch of the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), with support from the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA), is preparing to kick off Cannabis Awareness Week on the Otago University Campus in Dunedin.
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Posted by norml on Friday, March 14 2008 (3595 reads)
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The NORML CannaBus “4.20 to Dunsterdam” Tour departs at 4:20pm on Friday 14th March from Albert Park in Auckland, and after campaigning in 42 towns in 42 days, with a protest at 4:20pm each
day in each town, will arrive in Dunedin on the
25th of April.
The First Annual Cannabis Awareness Week then leads up to J Day on May 3rd. After that, the CannaBus will make it’s way back to Parliament, then on to a Northland Tour. Join us when we’re in a town near you, and show your support.
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Posted by norml on Monday, November 05 2007 (4073 reads)
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British cannabis use has declined sharply in the three years following the government’s decision to make possession a non-arrestable offence, according to the latest figures from the UK Home Office’s annual Crime Survey.
"With cannabis in the headlines here again, it's important to acknowledge that moving away from prohibition is not associated with an increase in use," said NORML's spokesperson Chris Fowlie.
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Posted by norml on Friday, November 02 2007 (4348 reads)
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Public support remains strong for moving away from destructive policies that criminalise cannabis users, says the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Spokesperson Chris Fowlie said a poll released by the New Zealand Drug Foundation asked the wrong question, and could not be compared to earlier polls, as the DominionPost had erroneously done today.
"The latest poll asked whether cannabis laws should be made 'tougher' or 'more liberal', but previous polls had asked whether people wanted continued prohibition, decriminalisation or legalisation. If you change the question, of course you will change the result. That's a no-brainer," said Mr Fowlie.
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Posted by norml on Thursday, November 01 2007 (3547 reads)
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Advocates of evidence-based cannabis laws today commended the New Zealand Drug Foundation's efforts in kick-starting a rational conversation about cannabis, but said they risked falling into the same trap they sought to avoid.
Chris Fowlie, spokesperson for the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), said he was pleased to be invited to present ideas for effective cannabis laws in the latest issue of the Drug Foundation newsletter.
"Whatever your take on the health effects of cannabis – and we all have our opinions – it is clear that prohibition has not worked, and a drugs policy re-think is in order," said Mr Fowlie in a guest column written for Matters of Substance.
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Posted by norml on Tuesday, October 30 2007 (4341 reads)
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NORML is holding its 2007 Conference and AGM on Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 November in Auckland.
The conference, open to all paid-up NORML members, is a great opportunity to meet and strategise with fellow law reform activists. Topics include the upcoming election; medicinal cannabis; fundraising and organisation; media training; and more. There will also be something like a party on the Saturday night.
Registration is essential. We're estimating the conference fee will be around $20 per person, to cover food and also accommodation for out-of-towners (BYO bedding). The venue, in Auckland, will be announced to those who register. Indicate your interest by emailing NORML or call us on 09 302 5255.
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Posted by norml on Sunday, September 30 2007 (3809 reads)
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Public submissions are now being invited on the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill.
This bill seeks to make it illegal to possess and use, sell, supply, import, export or manufacture benzylpiperazine (BZP), phenylpiperazine, and related substances.
Make your views known! Do you think, given the failure of current drug laws, that banning another substance will work? Will it lead to more people using P or drinking alcohol? Do you think other options would be more effective? (eg, enforce the R18 age limit; mandatory warning labels; controls on dosage, pack sizes and ingredients; controls on when and where it can be sold; etc)
The closing date for submissions is Friday, 12 October 2007.
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Posted by norml on Sunday, September 16 2007 (4525 reads)
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Scientists at the National Centre for Scientific Research in France, have found that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, may prevent the development of prion diseases, the most well-known being "mad cow disease" or BSE (bovine spongiforme enzephalopathy).
It is believed that the BSE may be transmitted to humans, where it is known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The condition is often fatal and spreads easily.
"The latest study adds to the huge amount of scientific evidence supporting the medicinal use of cannabis," said NORML spokesperson Chris Fowlie.
"Green MP Metiria Turei's bill to allow the medicinal use of cannabis should be supported by any MP with a clear head. Unfortunately most politicians act like mad cows whenever cannabis is mentioned."
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Posted by norml on Tuesday, September 11 2007 (4352 reads)
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Our widely-ignored cannabis laws and the failed experiment with alcohol prohibition show it will be impossible to ban BZP without causing even more harm.
"The law banning cannabis is routinely flouted and results in the criminalisation of tens of thousands of Kiwis every year," said Chris Fowlie, spokesperson for the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML NZ).
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| March 15, 2007 | | · | Drug prohibition a pipe dream destined to fail (226) |
| November 21, 2006 | | · | Almost 3000 voice support for medicinal cannabis bill (0) |
| November 06, 2006 | | · | ''If only they behaved like adults!'' (5) |
| October 03, 2006 | | · | 70 per cent of all drug busts are for ''personal'' amounts of cannabis (5) |
| September 06, 2006 | | · | Boxer’s plight highlights need for debate (4) |
| July 11, 2006 | | · | Medical Cannabis opinion poll & Stanlake murder enquiry show need for law change (4) |
| October 24, 2005 | | · | NORML 2005 Conference: November 25-27, Mt Hutt, South Island (4) |
| October 03, 2005 | | · | NZ Drug Foundation: Muddled thinking behind drug policy criticism (2) |
| September 20, 2005 | | · | Election a ''crushing defeat for prohibitionists and the moral right'' (3) |
| September 15, 2005 | | · | NZ First Wants To Make New Zealand Last (2) |
| September 07, 2005 | | · | Smokeout America: Worldwide protest this Saturday against the US War on Drugs (3) |
| July 19, 2005 | | · | Nandor's Decrim Bill will reduce harms of prohibition (2) |
| June 21, 2005 | | · | Criminal Proceeds Bill draconian and dangerous (4) |
| May 23, 2005 | | · | Misuse of Drugs Amendment makes it easier to ban substances than to downgrade (4) |
| March 23, 2005 | | · | Flawed Cannabis Mental Health Study Does Not Match Reality (5) |
| January 23, 2005 | | · | Submissions due for Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill (No 3) Supplementary Order Pa (3) |
| August 31, 2004 | | · | Science does not support politician's ''Reefer Madness'' myths (2) |
| July 29, 2004 | | · | 100,000 cannabis offences recorded under current Labour Government (2) |
| July 27, 2004 | | · | Health Warning: Marijuana poisoned by police may be offered for sale (3) |
| June 16, 2004 | | · | ALCP: Mihaka promises memorable contest in Te Tai Hauauru (7) |
| May 18, 2004 | | · | International Medical Marijuana Experts to Visit New Zealand (1) |
| May 11, 2004 | | · | HEALTH WARNING: Cannabis Poisoned by Police Sold on Streets (5) |
| April 15, 2004 | | · | International J Day: Sat 1 May 2004 (15) |
| · | LEAP's Eddie Ellison - Auckland public meeting (4) |
| March 30, 2004 | | · | Law Enforcement Against Prohibition tour of New Zealand (7) |
| December 15, 2003 | | · | NORML Applauds No Conviction For Medical Cannabis Grower (5) |
| October 30, 2003 | | · | Government Response to Cannabis Inquiry Report a Defeat for Prohibitionists (9) |
| October 28, 2003 | | · | NORML's Annual Conference increases push for cannabis law reform (3) |
| October 03, 2003 | | · | Doctors Support Medicinal Use of Cannabis (3) |
| September 30, 2003 | | · | Ryall and McNair Scorned for Promoting Failed Drug Policies (6) |
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