Tag: medsafe

Medicinal Cannabis Export Licenses Significantly Faster in 2026

14 Apr 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

New Zealand's medicinal cannabis export licensing process has seen a dramatic reduction in processing times, with average issuance now taking 6.4 working days, down from 10 days in the previous year.

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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Baby's Death After Alleged Pharmacy Error

28 Jul 2025 4:30 p.m. · Source: RNZ News

RNZ reports a baby died after allegedly receiving an adult dose of medication from a pharmacy, prompting calls for law changes and investigations. The government also plans to ban PayWave surcharges.

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Media Monitor: New Zealand Approves Magic Mushrooms, Scraps Census

18 Jun 2025 4:40 p.m. · Source: One News NZ

1 News reports New Zealand has approved the sale of melatonin and medicinal psilocybin, will scrap the five-yearly census, and that police have seized assets from the Greazy Dogs MC.

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