Cannabis law reform and the 2026 election; an important reminder

This year's general election will have huge implications on the potential for cannabis law reform. Parties differ considerably in their positions on weed - It's worth looking into their policies and deciding for yourself where they stand.

There's also an important change to voting rules this year.

The deadline to enrol or update your enrolment is midnight Sunday 25 October

Unlike previous elections, you cannot enrol during advance voting or on election day. "Parliamentary scrutiny of the change raised concerns about the number of eligible New Zealanders who could consequently miss out on voting."

Key dates:

25 October: Enrolment closes

26 October: Advance voting begins

7 November: Election day

Check your enrolment at https://vote.nz.

Whatever your personal leanings, cannabis law reform remains an issue worth considering when voting.

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