The recent police raid on Paul Smith, known as Gandalf the Green Fairy, has left New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis community outraged. Despite medicinal cannabis being legal, high costs push many patients towards the black market, where compassionate providers like Gandalf step in. Now, with his operation shut down, patients in need are left without access. Auckland-based medical herbalist Erin Hudson discusses a petition led by Pearl Scholenberg, calling for legal protection for providers who help vulnerable patients. With the Misuse of Drugs Act marking its 50th anniversary, advocates say it's time for reform. The petition is open for signatures.
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The recent police raid on Paul Smith, known as Gandalf the Green Fairy, has left New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis community outraged. Despite medicinal cannabis being legal, high costs push many patients towards the black market, where compassionate providers like Gandalf step in. Now, with his operation shut down, patients in need are left without access. Auckland-based medical herbalist Erin Hudson discusses a petition led by Pearl Scholenberg, calling for legal protection for providers who help vulnerable patients. With the Misuse of Drugs Act marking its 50th anniversary, advocates say it's time for reform. The petition is open for signatures.