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Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
A single-issue party, co-led by Maki Herbert and Michael Appleby, campaigning to end cannabis prohibition and expunge cannabis convictions. Party website
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Legalise R18 cannabis with home growing
Would repeal the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and legalise cannabis for adults (R18), including growing your own and affordable medicinal access. Its policy proposes regulated R18 cannabis sales like alcohol and tobacco but with no promotion, and a minimum five-plant-per-household home-grow model (listed as under discussion).
Full-scale hemp industry and hemp biofuels
Supports full-scale cannabis and hemp production, with priority for low-cost biofuels from cannabis biomass, hemp for fibre and reduced deforestation, plus affordable micro-licences for existing small growers.
Expunge all cannabis convictions
Commits to expunging all cannabis convictions, with a 'truth and reconciliation' commission on prohibition and protection against racially biased enforcement. The party says resources saved would be redirected to fighting serious crime.