Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Cannabis referendum: Age limit won't reduce harm in young people, campaigners say

MMP News AuthorOctober 15, 2020

This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission. Anti-cannabis campaigners say the minimum age of 20 to use and purchase weed wouldn’t stop young people from feeling the harm of legalisation. Marijuana can halt motivation for young people, leading to them dropping out of school and ... Read More

How the wider political agenda risks skewing New Zealand's cannabis referendum – New Zealand

MMP News AuthorOctober 13, 2020

One of the curiosities of the 2020 election campaign is Jacinda Ardern’s refusal to reveal her personal position on the cannabis referendum. Next Saturday, New Zealanders can vote in two referendums: the end of life choice on euthanasia, and cannabis legalisation and control referendums; the latter a vote on whether ... Read More

TGTE Salutes French President Macron's Statesmanship and Moral Courage in Holding Referendum In New Caledonia

MMP News AuthorOctober 13, 2020

French President Macron However, we are aware that the Sinhala leaders of the Government of Sri Lanka do not have such statesman-like qualities or moral courage Referendums afford an avenue for peaceful resolutions to conflict. Instead, Sri Lanka opted for the death of 70 thousand Tamils in six months in ... Read More

NZMA and the cannabis referendum

MMP News AuthorOctober 13, 2020

The NZ Medical Association President, Kate Baddock, said that NZMA opposed legalisation of cannabis and urged a no vote at the referendum. This prompted a backlash from several doctors, who said their views were not canvassed. Dr Baddock responded: She said the NZMA position is clear. “Our position on cannabis ... Read More

Benee says, 'Get out and vote', shares views on youth politics and the cannabis referendum

MMP News AuthorOctober 13, 2020

Benee, aka Stella Bennett, 20, said she was “so excited” to get to vote for the first time this year. Photo / File Auckland pop sensation Benee has a simple message for her fellow first-time voters: “Just get out and vote.” It’s a sentiment the 20-year-old shares regularly on social ... Read More

5 things you need to know about the cannabis referendum

MMP News AuthorOctober 12, 2020

New Zealand is choosing on October 17 whether it wants recreational cannabis to be legal. Do you know which way you’ll vote? Photo / Alan Gibson New Zealand will vote next month on whether it wants recreational cannabis to be legalised. Here are five things you should know before you ... Read More