Cannabis reform supporters across the globe had huge hopes in 2020 that New Zealand would legalize cannabis for adult use via a measure that was placed on the ballot by lawmakers. Only two countries had legalized cannabis for adult use prior to the 2020 election in New Zealand (Uruguay and Canada),...

2020 is an election year in various countries across the globe, including in New Zealand. This year’s election in New Zealand was of particular interest to cannabis observers due to the fact that there was a cannabis legalization measure on the ballot. Only two countries have legalized cannabis...

New Zealand could become the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use. Currently, cannabis is legal for adult use in Uruguay and Canada, and New Zealand could join that list if voters approve a legalization measure this month. Election Day is technically on October 17th in New Zealand, although...

The topic of recreational cannabis reform is absolutely atop the country’s election debate as New Zealand stares down its own national elections on October 17. Originally scheduled to take place on September 19 but delayed because of COVID, the vote for rec reform is not expected to be successful. The...

New Zealand may become the third country to pass a cannabis legalization measure. It all depends on whether or not New Zealand voters approve a cannabis legalization referendum measure next month during New Zealand’s election. The election in New Zealand was originally scheduled to occur this...

New Zealand is the only country voting on a national cannabis legalization measure in 2020. As of right now, adult-use cannabis is only legal in two countries – Uruguay and Canada. Two other countries, Mexico and Italy, are in the process of implementing previous court rulings which determined...

With two months until the vote, opinion polls in New Zealand are beginning to pull slightly ahead in favour of legalization of adult-use cannabis. According to one poll which was published at the end of June, 56% of respondents plan to vote for legalization on September 19. Slightly more women than...

As it stands right now, there are two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. The first to do so was Uruguay, and the second was Canada. Both countries have experienced their ups and downs when it comes to implementing legalization, but by most measures, the policy change has been a...

New Zealanders will go to the polls on September 19 to vote on recreational cannabis reform. The draft referendum has now been published. Here are the main points of the legislation, which assume, broadly, that the measure will pass:Adults 20 years and older will be able to buy products from licensed...