<P> The use of cannabis in New Zealand is governed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 , which makes unauthorised possession of any amount of cannabis illegal . There are political efforts to remove penalties on its use for those over 18 years of age . In October 2017 , following the ascension of a Labour / Green / New Zealand First coalition to government , the Greens announced a nationwide referendum of the legality of cannabis for both medical and personal use . </P>
<P> The use of cannabis in New Zealand is governed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 , which makes unauthorised possession of any amount of cannabis illegal . There are political efforts to remove penalties on its use for those over 18 years of age . In October 2017 , following the ascension of a Labour / Green / New Zealand First coalition to government , the Greens announced a nationwide referendum of the legality of cannabis for both medical and personal use . </P>
when was weed made illegal in new zealand
when was weed made illegal in new zealand
1975
1975