Kiwis views on Cannabis

The Herald reports on polling done for the NZ Drug Foundation (by Curia) to ascertain NZer’s views on cannabis.

So there was strong opposition to people being able to sell in a store or grow to give or sell to friends.

There was majority support for legalising or decriminalising growing or possessing for personal use – around 52% for personal growing and 63% for personal possession. Those in favour of a law change are split around 50/50 between full legalisation and decriminalisation.

When it comes to medical use of cannabis, there is massive support for legalisation or decriminalisation. 79% support for pain relief and 82% for treatment for people with terminal illness.

What I found interesting is that National supporters also favour law changes with a majority wanting a change with regards to personal possession, pain relief and for people with terminal illnesses.