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Press Releases : Dunedin Overgrown By Cannabis Truth Posted by norml on Thursday, April 24 2008 (205 reads) Otago University NORML Cannabis Awareness Week Saturday April 25 – Saturday May 3 The long-smouldering debate over cannabis law reform will be reignited when Dunedin activists host a series of public events designed to inform and educate the community about the cannabis plant. The Otago University branch of the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), with support from the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA), is preparing to kick off Cannabis Awareness Week on the Otago University Campus in Dunedin. Read More (2629 bytes) |    | Press Releases | Score: 0

Pot Culture : J Day - Saturday 3 May 2008 Posted by norml on Thursday, March 20 2008 (1619 reads) NORML presents J Day on Saturday 3rd May 2008, a national day of protest against cannabis prohibition, and celebration of Aotearoa's cannabis culture! J Day events are FREE and run from High Noon to 4:20pm. J Day is an R18 event. Read More (2825 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 5

Press Releases : Canna-Bus National Tour Posted by norml on Friday, March 14 2008 (526 reads) The NORML CannaBus “4.20 to Dunsterdam” Tour departs at 4:20pm on Friday 14th March from Albert Park in Auckland, and after campaigning in 42 towns in 42 days, with a protest at 4:20pm each day in each town, will arrive in Dunedin on the 25th of April. The First Annual Cannabis Awareness Week then leads up to J Day on May 3rd. After that, the CannaBus will make it’s way back to Parliament, then on to a Northland Tour. Join us when we’re in a town near you, and show your support. Read More (5087 bytes) |    | Press Releases | Score: 4.66

Press Releases : NORML's 2007 Conference & AGM Posted by norml on Tuesday, October 30 2007 (964 reads) NORML is holding its 2007 Conference and AGM on Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 November in Auckland. The conference, open to all paid-up NORML members, is a great opportunity to meet and strategise with fellow law reform activists. Topics include the upcoming election; medicinal cannabis; fundraising and organisation; media training; and more. There will also be something like a party on the Saturday night. Registration is essential. We're estimating the conference fee will be around $20 per person, to cover food and also accommodation for out-of-towners (BYO bedding). The venue, in Auckland, will be announced to those who register. Indicate your interest by emailing NORML or call us on 09 302 5255. Read More |    | Press Releases | Score: 0

NORML News : Smoke on the Water: the 4th Annual Auckland Cannabis Cup Posted by norml on Sunday, July 29 2007 (985 reads) NORML News, Winter 2007. By Harry Cording. Now in its fourth year, Smoke on the Water has become one of the highlights of the cannabis calendar. A select group of cannabis connoisseurs set sail for a secret location somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, where they sampled the finest cannabis New Zealand’s growers could provide. Read More (4101 bytes) |    | NORML News | Score: 0

NORML News : J Day report - Saturday 5th May 2007 Posted by norml on Wednesday, April 11 2007 (3322 reads) NORML proudly presented International J Day, also known as the Million Marijuana March in over 200 cities around the world, on Saturday 5th May 2007. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS J Day is a protest against cannabis prohibition and celebration of Aotearoa's cannabis culture. This year we campaigned in support of the Green's medical marijuana bill that is before parliament, and called on medical patients to come to J Day to demonstrate their support. While police kept away from most events, protesters in Christchurch and Motueka faced harassment. Read More (10581 bytes) |    | NORML News | Score: 0

NORML News : J Day Saturday 6 May, 2006: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin + more Posted by norml on Wednesday, March 01 2006 (5168 reads) NORML is proud to present International J Day on Saturday 6 May, 2006. Auckland: Albert Park, from high noon Wellington: Frank Kitts park, from high noon Christchurch: Cathedral Square, from high noon Dunedin: The Octagon, from high noon Plus 150 more cities around the world! And your place? Come along, join us and stand up for your rights. Show your support for marijuana law reform. And don't forget to bring your buddies! Stop the arrests | free the medicine | end the police state Read More (1466 bytes) |    | NORML News | Score: 4.9

Pot Culture : J Day Sat 7 May Posted by norml on Thursday, May 05 2005 (4455 reads) International J Day this year was celebrated in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, plus 200 cities in 37 countries around the world. Auckland: at the "420" box, cnr Albert Park and Victoria St East, 4:20pm. Wellington: Aro Park, High Noon. Christchurch: Cathedral Square, high noon to 4:20pm. Dunedin: The Octagon, high noon to 4:20pm. Read More for local J Day reports, photos and links... Read More (11792 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 4.4

Pot Culture : Dunedin Weed week Posted by drstuey on Thursday, May 05 2005 (4935 reads) Dunedin Weed week is coming... spread the word! The program is as follows: Read More (2481 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 5

Pot Culture : Celebrate 4:20 Day! Posted by norml on Tuesday, April 19 2005 (3616 reads) Wednesday April 20, the 20th day of the 4th month, is 4:20 day! 4:20 Day is a celebration of the positive uses of cannabis, with spontaneous smoke-ins, smoke-ups and smoke-outs happening on street corners and parks all around the world. Read More (4766 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 4

Pot Culture : Auckland J DAY : Friday March 4th : Albert Park Posted by norml on Saturday, February 12 2005 (7989 reads) Auckland supporters of marijuana law reform are invited to join us on Friday March 4th for J Day "Dis-Orientation edition" in Albert Park. The FREE event starts at High Noon and runs until around 7pm. Read More (3566 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 3.71

Nelson: Police Brutality Mars Peaceful Smoke In Posted by norml on Saturday, December 18 2004 (3564 reads) Nelson's 'Merry Cannabis', a yuletide public defiance of cannabis prohibition, attracted a noticeable amount of uniformed and plainclothes police officers. That didn’t stop the hardy crew who showed up from inhaling. 6 uniformed police were standing in all of the entrances to the site of the smoke in before any law reform supporters arrived. They stayed until the event ended after two arrests at around 2 o'clock. Cannabis law reform supporters casually smoked cannabis during the event, despite police warnings that anyone lighting up would be arrested. The staunch reform supporters who weren't dissuaded from attending spent a lot of time asking the bored and embarrassed looking police why they were there. Not long after local media left the area, a plainclothes officer pounced on event organiser Julian Crawford and tried to take a joint out of his hand. The officer made no attempt to identify himself as police and Julian pulled his hand off his wrist. Two more police piled on and a protracted struggle ensued before Julian was handcuffed and taken away. A number of police appeared to deliberately avoid becoming involved in this over the top thuggish attack. Other law reform supporters were threatened with obstructing police and Julians brother, Alex Crawford, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis. Julian was charged with inciting disorder, resisting arrest and possession of cannabis. They are bailed to appear at the Nelson District Court on the 11th of January. They intend to plead not guilty. Supporters can send donations to Julian Crawford's legal defence fund, c/- NORML, PO Box 3307 Auckland. Read More (4906 bytes) |    | Score: 5

Pot Culture : 2005 MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS Posted by drstuey on Tuesday, November 16 2004 (3672 reads) greenfever writes: "Offering 16 categories of music with entries accepted in 8 languages, the 2005 MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS are open to everyone around the world with music with a marijuana theme. For entry details check out the Awards website at http://www.rainbow-records.com Winners announced and Best Live Performance Award held at Nimbin Mardi Grass 30 April/ 1 May 2005. Entry for Best Recorded Track Award closes 1 MARCH 2005. For details check out www.rainbow-records.com " Read More |    | Pot Culture | Score: 5

archive : TV One 9.30am saturday - cannabis and maori debate Posted by drstuey on Wednesday, September 01 2004 (2967 reads) On this weeks episode of Eye to Eye, Willie Jackson will host a panel discussion to debate decriminalising marijuana and the effects drugs are having on Maori communities. If you have an interest in these issues, we urge you to watch this show as it will be an interesting debate. Set your alarm clocks or your videos for: EYE TO EYE with Willie Jackson Saturday September 4 at 9.30am TV One The panel: Nandor Tanczos MP - Green Party Spokesperson on Drug Law Reform Metiria Turei MP - Green Party Spokesperson on Maori Affairs Roger McLay - former Commissioner for Children Mitch Rakitau - Drug Counsellor from Ngawha Read More |    | archive | Score: 0

Press Releases : International J Day: Sat 1 May 2004 Posted by norml on Thursday, April 15 2004 (7568 reads) NORML, the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party and the International Cannabis Coalition present International J Day, held this year on Saturday 1 May - May Day! - in over 200 cities around the world including: Auckland: join the May Day march, leaving QEII square at 2pm and arriving at Albert Park at 3pm Napier: Now at Marine Parade! High Noon to 4:20 Levin: Kimberley Reserve - High Noon to 4:20 Wellington: Aro Valley Park - High Noon to 4:20 Christchurch: Cathedral Square - High Noon to 4:20 Dunedin: The Octagon - High Noon to 4:20 Bring your buddies and show your support for cannabis law reform! Read More (2671 bytes) |    | Press Releases | Score: 4.5

Press Releases : LEAP's Eddie Ellison - Auckland public meeting Posted by drstuey on Thursday, April 15 2004 (4040 reads) Thursday 15 April 7:30-9:30pm @ Unitarian Church, 6 Ponsonby Rd (K' Rd end), Auckland Eddie Ellison Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - Director for UK, former Operational Chief for Scotland Yard's Drug Squad. Did you attend this event. Leave a comment below. Read More (2820 bytes) |    | Press Releases | Score: 2

Pot Culture : Best of NORML TV back on Triangle Posted by drstuey on Tuesday, April 06 2004 (3086 reads) The "Best Of NTV" is back for a repeat screening on Auckland's Triangle TV on Tuesday the 6th of April at 9:30pm. Mark it in your diary! This compilation has stuff from the 20-odd episodes made around 1998, featuring news clips, interviews, civil rights, protest footage, grow tips, gratuitous bud shots and much more. Read More |    | Pot Culture | Score: 0

NORML News : THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD Posted by norml on Thursday, April 01 2004 (4811 reads) Public speakers RACE, POLICE, CORRUPTION AND THE DRUG WAR Tours spread word on harms of War on Drugs BY STEPHEN MCINTYRE, Norml News Autumn 2004 Read More (5532 bytes) |    | NORML News | Score: 4.4

Press Releases : Law Enforcement Against Prohibition tour of New Zealand Posted by drstuey on Tuesday, March 30 2004 (3200 reads) A former US judge, a former undercover narcotics cop and the former head of Scotland Yard's drug squad will be in New Zealand in early April to raise awareness about the dangerous consequences of following the US on drug laws. "Growing violence and drug use will be the result of New Zealand's tough new stance on illegal drugs, says American former Judge Eleanor Schockett, because this is exactly what happened when the US took the same approach." - NZ Listener, "Out on the Streets", April 3-9, 2004, p26. Together with retired New Jersey undercover cop Jack Cole and former Scotland Yard drug squard chief Eddie Ellison, Schockett represents an organisation of ex-cops, former prosecutors and judges from the US, Canada and Britain called Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). They will be speaking to public meetings and Rotary clubs from April 6, asking what New Zealand can learn from the failed US experience, in a visit supported by the Coalition for Cannabis Law Reform and the MildGreens. This controversial and hard-hitting tour comes soon after a group of former New Zealand undercover police officers broke their silence and alleged perjury and corruption are a regular part of the police's undercover programme. If LEAP's predictions are true, this will just be a taste of what is to come if we continue enforcing a US-style War On Drugs. A tour diary of confirmed events can be viewed at www.leap.cc or on the Mildgreens website - click on "calendar of events" or read on for a tour diary correct as of 7 April. 03/04/04 The Listener: Out On The Streets 28/03/04 Sunday Star-Times: Stop War On Drugs, Says Ex-Cop Read More (5433 bytes) |    | Press Releases | Score: 0

Pot Culture : J DAY Summer Sessions: Now Sat 21 Feb, Albert Park, Auckland Posted by norml on Tuesday, February 03 2004 (3695 reads) NORML's 2004 Summer Smokin' Tour lands in Auckland with a special J DAY called Summer Sessions. The popular free event featuring music, games and guest speakers will run from High Noon to 4:20 on Saturday February 21. The Valentine's Day J Day has been postponed one week due to adverse weather forecasts. NORML had to make the decision whether to cancel or not at 8am when it was pouring with rain and further showers were expected. J Day Summer Sessions will now be held one week later, at the same time and place with all acts confirmed. Come along and demand your equal rights and an end to the war on drug users. Celebrate being part of Aotearoa's cannabis culture! Read More (4491 bytes) |    | Pot Culture | Score: 4.66

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