Firstly, I want to recognize and honor all the people who have passed away, including our ancestors, close friends, and family. May they be surrounded by light, prayers, and love.
Secondly, I want to express my gratitude to all the individuals who have dedicated their efforts to sustain this party for 27 years. Despite operating on a limited budget, we have had various individuals join and leave us. We have adopted a shared leadership approach with myself and Michael Appleby.
The entire team is grateful, although we may be small in numbers, we make up for it with our strong camaraderie. However, it will be a challenging task to accomplish everything before the upcoming election.

Nevertheless, we have a fantastic advertising team in place for the 2023 election. Stay tuned for more updates!

The first thing I'd like to talk about is the outcome of referendums at the last election. It was truly a shame to witness the overwhelming anticipation and excitement in my region, Te Tai Tokerau, as we hoped for cannabis legalization to finally pass. However, despite the disappointment, we are determined to make it one of our main platforms for this year's campaign. We will harness the support garnered from the 1.4 million people who voted yes for a legal and regulated market and utilize it as a testament to show that New Zealand, or Aotearoa, is ready for the transformative changes that lie ahead.
One aspect that we are particularly passionate about is the opportunity to undertake significant infrastructural development for manufacturing once cannabis is legalized. By endorsing the hemp industry, we not only pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future for Aotearoa but also target the underdeveloped regions that have been long neglected by previous governments. These regions, which prominently voted in favor of a legal and regulated industry during the referendum, could become the prototype for hemp and cannabis cultivation.
Imagine the potential economic growth, job creation, and rejuvenation that could thrive in these regions, all while adhering to the principles of a legal, regulated, and safe personal use. It is our vision to make New Zealand a global leader in this sphere, and we believe that by leveraging the support shown by the 1.4 million people who voted yes, we can turn this vision into a reality. Together, let's create a future where cannabis legalization brings prosperity and progress to every corner of our beautiful country.

“University of Otago” have done major research into harmful drugs and substances in NZ.  At the top of the list is alcohol. Secondly is myth, and thirdly synthetic highs, they still call it synthetic cannabis much to my disgust! …

We know that cannabis is the least harmful substance socially taken compared with alcohol.

Tena koutou katoa, nga mihinui kia koutou ma. No Pawarenga ahau,

Ko Ongaro taku Maunga,

Ko Rotokakahe taku Awa,

Ko Morehu taku Marae,

Ko Te Uri o Tai taku Hapu,

My why… I first put my hand up for the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (A.L.C.P) back in 2010 because, as both a mother and a grandmother, I deeply felt the urgent need to actively participate in initiating meaningful change in cannabis law reform. Fast forward 15 years, and now I am not only a proud grandmother but also a great grandmother, and yet the urgency and passion to be a driving force behind establishing a legal, safe, and regulated market for cannabis remains just as strong as ever. This commitment extends beyond just myself; it is about creating a better future and providing my mokopuna with fundamental values such as truth, personal freedom, the power of choice, and above all, ensuring their safety and well-being in an ever evolving and often uncertain world.

 It’s not fair to criminalise recreational cannabis use 1.4 million kiwis voted YES in the 2020 referendum.

Everyday New Zealanders are having their lives torn apart by a criminal conviction.  

Party vote Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party.  

Authorised by Irinka Britnell, 563 Worcester Street Christchurch 8011. 

Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in New Zealand. Its use today is regulated by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, which classes it as either a Class B drug ("Very high risk of harm") or a Class C drug ("moderate risk of harm"), depending on the product or substance. From December 2018, the Misuse of Drugs act was amended allowing for much broader use of medical marijuana, making the drug available to terminally ill patients in the last 12 months of life. Also in December 2018, the Government announced a non-binding referendum on cannabis for personal use, to be held as part of the 2020 general election, though the final result was against legalisation