Is Marijuana Legal in New Zealand? Country Works to Ban Smoking

An analysis from the study said, “Prohibition-based policy approaches have not eradicated and will not eradicate cannabis consumption and supply in New Zealand.” Supporters of decriminalizing marijuana stated that it would raise health awareness due to warning labels, regulate the quality of marijuana, and provide relief in the Māori community, which tends to be policied and arrested disproportionately for marijuana use.