The Cannabis Party

02/03/2026

19/02/2026

Keeping it real 420 with Maki

16/02/2026

High everyone,
Thank you to those who responded to the AI-generated ad. It's easy to judge AI use, but our goal is not to cause harm—we want to improve communication and support change in regulations for adult choice. We're a volunteer team with no funding, and we welcome your help to enhance what we do. If you're for high-quality AI, so are we. Join us to make it better.
Moving forward collectively for a positive outcome.
contact Maki Herbert email [email protected]

16/02/2026

1st of a series of ads forging forward 'Lets mobilise to legalise it!

15/02/2026

Tena koutou katoa, well, here we go again! Election 7th November 2026.
We have started our campaign! We will be sharing campaign events, starting with '420 with Maki'
email us with positive ideas and content you would like to share.

10/02/2026

Some fear the harm Cannabis legalisation will cause, the problem with that fear is there’s no evidence to support it. https://www.facebook.com/share/18DRJsnbfo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Germany began implementing its CanG adult-use canna legalization in April 2024, allowing adults to cultivate, possess, and consume personal amounts, with cultivation associations starting in July. 🌿

A new study from the UKE found no significant short-term increase in use or driving under the influence, aligning with EKOCAN data, which show declining youth use and that canna-related offenses were halved since legalization.

- Evidence shows that regulation delivers stability, not chaos.

🗞️ Read more: https://internationalcbc.com/study-finds-no-effects-after-german-cannabis-legalization/

14/12/2025

The Secretaries of all the political parties just had our first meeting this morning with the Electoral Commission NZ in regard to processes and procedures for the 2026 General Election. It will be 30 years for the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party next year. We can be proud that we have stuck it out and continue to provide a platform for debate and opportunity to change this unfair law used against the cannabis community. Also with these new drug driving laws we need to fight for our rights to have impairment tests, not just to detect the presence of something our bodies that really is our private business. Kia Kaha Onwards and Upwards.

16/11/2025

here's a breakdown of the 2023 referendum

16/11/2025

membership and koha, make the difference

16/11/2025

be the change 😎

15/10/2025

There is a lot of overlap between recreational users and medical users, as a non-toxic, anti-aging, anti-fungal, pain killing, anti-inflammatory that makes you feel relaxed and allows for sleep, Cannabis is one of the few controlled substances that hasn't been responsible for a death in 10,000 years of its recorded usage, except for when you get shot in the back running away from the cops.

Policymakers are grappling with risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

05/08/2025

copy and paste, email to your favorite MP....

Here's a draft email you could send to a Member of Parliament, local representative, or advocacy group regarding cannabis law reform in New Zealand:

Subject: Urgent Call for Sensible Cannabis Law Reform in Aotearoa

Kia ora [Recipient's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to express my \ Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, strong support for meaningful reform of New Zealand’s cannabis laws and to urge you to advocate for a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to cannabis policy.
Despite the 2020 referendum result, it’s clear that the current legal framework under the Misuse of Drugs Act is outdated and disproportionately harms communities—particularly Māori—through criminalisation of low-level cannabis use. The status quo perpetuates a billion-dollar black market, strains our justice system, and fails to address public health concerns effectively.
I believe New Zealand should move toward a regulated and controlled legal market for cannabis, as outlined in the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill. This would:
• Restrict legal use to adults over 20
• Ensure product safety through regulation
• Generate tax revenue for education and harm reduction
• Reduce the burden on our criminal justice system
• Undermine organised crime by removing the illicit market
Alternatives such as decriminalisation or medicalisation are steps in the right direction, but they fall short of addressing the broader social and economic harms caused by prohibition. A regulated legal market offers the best path forward for public health, equity, and justice.
I urge you to support renewed debate and legislative action on this issue. New Zealand has the opportunity to lead with courage and compassion—let’s not waste it.

Ngā mihi nui, Maki [Your Last Name] Mangamuka, Northland [Optional: Contact Info]

Subject: It's Time for Cannabis Law Reform in Aotearoa—Let’s Lead with Compassion and Courage