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New Zealand Opens Hemp Growing to All | Auckland News
New Zealand just dropped the hammer on hemp regulations—starting May, you don’t need a license to grow low-THC hemp, just a heads-up to police and MPI. This opens the door for everyday growers to jump in, sparking local innovation and boosting demand for homegrown hemp products—from textiles to food. A seed farmer’s even sharing European varieties with smallholders. While some uses like animal feed or health products are still off-limits, the goal is building a full-value chain and pushing for change through awareness. Just email your plot location to get started—planting season kicks off in…
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