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For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats to HALFQUEEN about the US midterms, cannabis policies heading into Aotearoa's 2026 General Election, and a study showing that cannabis dispensaries are linked to decreased crime and boosting economies. Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie is up to chat about drives using medical defenses to combat roadside drug infringements, researchers beginning a trial on cannabis and chronic back pain, New Zealanders drinking less alcohol but drug usage is up, and election news. Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie chats to HALFQUEEN about where parties stand on reducing drum harm, Canadian research showing local crime decreases when cannabis dispensaries are open, Europe's cannabis pilot trials, a survey showing cannabis-users decrease or even eliminate their alcohol usage when using the product, a survey showing that 80% of cancer patients report symptom improvements when using cannabis, and what's going on at The Hemp Store! Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats to HALFQUEEN about the National Party's promise to drug test unemployed beneficiaries, former National Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, criticising the party's policy, the public's reaction to this policy, cannabis charges tripling, police taking a "pragmatic" approach to roadside drug testing infringements, and what's happening at The Hemp Store. Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris joins Milly to discuss drug testing for beneficiaries, and how to Toke the Vote! Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hempstore Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris joins Milly to discuss the National Centennial Mass honouring Suzanne Aubert a century after her passing, drug busts, and the Ministry for Primary Industries' hemp seed campaign for the procurement of importing seeds. Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie joins Milly to discuss the number of meth pipes and bongs being seized by Customs increasing, road side drug testing, and a study showing that cannabis can help with incontinence and other urinary symptons! Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris catches up with Jonny to chat hemp news and what's going on at the store! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats to HALFQUEEN about a Swiss study on legal cannabis sales 'promoting safer consumption,' Whanganui police officer Peter Gray accused of tipping off drug suppliers, professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell, and an individual winning $25k from Alliance Group for unjustified dismissal over prescription cannabis.  Thanks to The Hemp Store!

A mixed bag this week! Starting with exciting news from the hemp-growing sector, the industrial sector is encouraging hobbyists to give hemp a go at home to encourage demand and innovation. Then, Chris reports on his recent trip to Tahiti to visit hemp farms. Plus two updates on ongoing stories, including more busts in Tāmaki Makaurau on illegal grow operations and a Spinoff report on roadside testing.  Thanks to The Hempstore!