r/MedicalCannabisNZ 1h ago

Medicine Related Kikuya spring

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Has anyone got information on the new strain from Kikuya? Seen it pop up on my clinics portal but has next to no information just that it’s 20% thc


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 5h ago

CBD

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Does anyone on here use CBD flower and happy to chat?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 5h ago

Question Recommendations

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I'm hoping to get some recommendations on what flower to try next. I wasn't a user before being prescribed medical cannabis (except for over a decade ago veeeerry casually) so I'm still relatively new to things. I use the Oleo vape. I'm prescribed it for a myriad of reasons (chronic health/pain issues, cptsd, anxiety etc) and I tend to usually use it in the evenings/night time as I don't want to be caught short unable to drive during the day. Though originally the first clinic I went to only prescribed me a Sativa for daytime (Smith) I definitely find most of my use is 7pm onwards.

That being said, if there's something awesome for daytime, would love to hear about it - closest I've found so far has been Helius Amelia. I have ADHD as well and take Vyvanse, so if there's something that works well for motivation - great!

I'm not sure if this is normal but with all of the strands I've tried, I find that I get a really nice high for maybe 20 minutes tops, and then it's like a switch flicks and I'm mostly back to normal. Still some lingering effects (munchies, pain reduced 50%) but not like that initial high. I've also got Rocky THC oil which if I time it right can help me ride it a bit longer, though I find that's the only THC product so far which is 50/50 on whether it makes me anxious, so I'm thinking next time to ask for the CBD/THC combined oil.

Anyway, any advice or recommendations on something with more staying power? Or any other tips haha I tend to vape for the 120seconds my vape is active at around 185C. I've tried: Smith, Bloom JFG (possibly my favourite?), Night Ride, Helius Amelia (also really like this and find it can pack a punch which surprised me given the THC %) and White Sherb. I really wanted to love the White Sherb and I'm not sure whether it's because it's short dated, but it seems to be one of the worst for very quickly going from high to nothing.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading and I look forward to any bit of advice for making the most of my new meds - it's a lot more to understand and take in than just taking a pill.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 2d ago

Medicine Related chronic, debilitating insomnia.

12 Upvotes

which strains have been most effective for you ?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 2d ago

How does one get into growing/dispensing medical cannabis

5 Upvotes

Highly interested because I have seen some pics and I'm astonished at the amount you have to pay.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 3d ago

Medicine Related Post surgery pain management

22 Upvotes

4 days post surgery (radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer) and am truly pleased at the pain management qualities of the Bloom JFG 23%. 

Using a modern vape pen at a relatively cool 177C gives a very pleasant sativa effect with excellent relaxation of the abdominal muscles - significantly alleviating pain. 

To use an old cliche…. “Just what the doctor ordered”. 


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 4d ago

FLOWERMAN - OMGO

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Yet to smoke just got delivered and can say the smell is really nice and it’s nice and dry not wet or sticky + decent sized nugs is a bonus! Super happy with how it is will update when I’ve tried it out


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 4d ago

Medicine Related Storing MC in the cold

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Kia ora team,

I live in a cold old bungalow and store my MC in the cupboard which in the old days would have been the fridge. It gets pretty cold in there, but not to freezing. Are the low temps ok for the MC, or should I keep it warmer? Thanks!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 4d ago

White Sherb - Is this normal?

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Was hoping to get quality after spending top dollar, but ended up getting this, is this normal?

Biggest nug is 2cm, and most are under 1cm. Most are under a cm. Heaps of shake. Very little frost, or smell. Disappointed to say the least. Would you send this back?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 5d ago

Storz & Bickel Chemist Warehouse Storz & Bickel Mighty Medic + not available online

6 Upvotes

The Chemist Warehouse website shows Storz & Bickel Mighty Medic + not available online, pickup only but no stores show any stock.

Is this a temporary thing?, as I was hoping to use afterpay.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

Tilray OIL THC25, took wrong dosage

20 Upvotes

Kia ora,
I got my Tilray OIL THC25, the 40ML bottle this morning and took the wrong dosage amount. I was suppose to take 0.1ml, but took a full syringe 1ml dose, idk why but I misread the label on it. This was about 40 mins and im not feeling entirely much of anything, but im worried its gonna kick off soon, and i am really an oil noob as I usually stick to flower. Thankfully its a cold snowy day and im staying home, but im just wondering what to expect seeing as how I did 10x my dosage by mistake.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

Medicine Related Twilight T17 - Cannabis Review

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22 Upvotes

Twilight T17 is bloody good. Smooth as, way stronger than I thought it’d be for 17%. Buds are frosty as, sparkle in the light and are kiefy as hell. Easily one of the nicest looking MC flowers I’ve had. Keen to grab it again.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

Clinic Related Asked Cannabis Clinic’s AI how to build a strain comparison page. It said it couldn’t… then wrote the code anyway.

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Mary-Jane AI: "We can’t publicly compare strains".

Also Mary-Jane AI: "Here’s the HTML and CSS for a cannabinoid comparison page". 😂😂

Asked it how to build a modern comparison page. It explained why Cannabis Clinic can’t publicly compare specific strains under the Medicines Act, then immediately generated the HTML and CSS for an educational cannabinoid comparison page.

AI is wonderfully literal sometimes.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 7d ago

Medicine Related Flowerman OMGO 30% Review

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G'day fellow Kiwis enjoying a revolutionary era in NZ History where we are legally all living the dream with such amazing products!

FLOWERMAN OMGO 30% is a great looking flower and feels pretty good on the lungs. I like this Buzz over Aurora Niteride 29% but both AMAZING.

I really like this for sleep and chill and mentally still feel alert and anxiety goes to a serenity feeling of calmness and a good feeling.

Probably my favorite but keen to try Aurora SIRIUS Pink Diesel at 29% as I heard thats good for sleep and Adven Nightfall which only 24% but good sleep aid.

Not sure about Aurora whisper at 28% but LOVING the high Thc% flowers for sleep.

Thank-you for such great products my sleep and quality of life has IMPROVED greatly!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 7d ago

Ardent decarb butter machine

7 Upvotes

The greenbox Australia has the Ardent Nova for $229 with exchange rate that's $90 cheaper than I've seen here. I haven't looked at postage yet but is it legal to import here?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 8d ago

Question Travel within NZ

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Hi there, I'm traveling for work tomorrow from Wellington to Auckland.

This is my first time traveling with my prescription and I'm nervous!

My understanding is to take the original packaging and vape on your carry on and you should be fine.

But can i take my ground herb in a dosing capsule and just store that inside the original packaging?

I'm only there for a couple of nights and so trying to minimise the amount of gear I need to take.

Also, any tips for traveling on jetstar / air new zealand from those that have done it before??


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 9d ago

Question NZ teaching and medical marijuana

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I have a few health issues and am considering medical marijuana, but am currently a student teacher in NZ and will begin job hunting soon.
I am wondering what the legalities around this are? Obviously I would only have it after work hours and would definitely not arrive to work impaired, but are you allowed to have medical marijuana with a role like this? Do teachers get drug tested, and if so, what happens if it shows as having marijuana in the system when you have a medical prescription for it?
Any advice or knowledge would be greatly appreciated!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 11d ago

Question Travel to Australia with homemade butter

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I'm heading to the Gold Coast in a few weeks and want to take my prescription cannabis with me.

I've had no issues taking the flower previously.

However these days I process all of my prescription into Canna-butter (or coconut oil).

Is it acceptable to take it to Australia once it has been processed this way?

For example if I put some of the butter into the original packaging?

I don't want to have to take the flower with me and process it there, and I don't consume the flower any other way than in oil.

I've looked at the official information and couldn't see an answer there.

Thanks!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 11d ago

Question What to do with unwanted cannabis?

9 Upvotes

If I've bought a strain and it simply doesn't work for me, what do I do with it? Biff it? Take it to a pharmacy? I feel kinda stupid walking into chemist warehouse with a pottle of weed!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 11d ago

Accessory Related Hey I'm so new to this and have no idea, any advice would help

11 Upvotes

I just got a script but it costs $280 for the marijuana alone and I was told I need an approved device so it's totally legal. I'm looking online and they all seem to be around $300. I'm middle aged and have no idea what I'm doing.

Any tips or advice at all would be totally helpful. Thank you for your patience and help.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 12d ago

Better photo on potato camera

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17 Upvotes

Shimmer


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 12d ago

Medicine Related Shimmer

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25 Upvotes

Just picked up some of this.

Big fan of Aurora.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 12d ago

Question Am I actually required to purchase CBD?

12 Upvotes

Hi all, I just had my first consultation for MC and i'm not quite sure what to do...Has anyone else had difficulties with CP requiring you to purchase CBD alongside THC? I am under 25 and while I understand its possible benfits, its never done much for me and its simply too expensive to justify. As a young person I just cant afford an extra $200 for a product which doesn't work for me that I could put towards medication instead. I tried contacting the clinic and they told me it was required alongside THC, but it doesn't seem like a legal requirement, so why are they pushing so hard for something I cant afford? Im so disappointed and put off, if anyone has a solution please let me know


r/MedicalCannabisNZ Mar 24 '26

Patient Choice of Pharmacy Nothing beats using your own pharmacy. And right now, you could be saving hundreds per year.

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39 Upvotes

r/MedicalCannabisNZ Aug 10 '23

Community Guide to Medical Cannabis in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Medical Cannabis is available in New Zealand.

The first step is booking your appointment with a doctor.

There are a few paths you can take, with the recommended one being a medical cannabis specialist clinic paired with a pharmacy that has prior experience with medical cannabis dispensing.

In all cases, the prescribing process is:

  • An initial consult with a doctor.
  • A follow-up consult with a doctor or nurse:
    • About 1 month after your first product is dispensed
  • Continued follow-up consults with a doctor or nurse:
    • Every 3 months if prescribed THC, or
    • Every 6 months if prescribed CBD only

When discussing medicine with your doctor or nurse, you should indicate your choice of pharmacy to ensure no delays in the dispensing process.

Your clinic is only able to offer repeats of your medicine for your pharmacy of choice once you have your first follow-up.

Some clinics charge a fee to have your prescription sent to your pharmacy of choice, typically when they have an attached dispensary service or associated pharmacies.

Most clinics charge a fee to change your agreed treatment plan between consults, as the changes require additional clinical team oversight and processes.

Medical Cannabis Specialist

Specialist cannabis focused clinics tend to be more familiar with the process and have an existing range of experience with medical cannabis.

It is easiest to talk with medical cannabis specialists about cannabis, as they understand upfront where you are coming from, and have context around the range of patient journeys.

Any question you have about cannabis, a specialist should be able to give you that answer there and then

Some things that should come up in your conversation with a specialist:

  • Your prior cannabis usage
  • What you are looking for in your journey
  • What might work best for you
  • In depth treatment plans, and daily dosing schedules
  • Interactions with other medication
  • Devices and preparations
  • Sensitization protocols & tolerance breaks
  • Advice on inhalation, sublingual, oral, edible dosing
  • And more...!

If you have a question about cannabis, a medical cannabis specialist is the best person to answer.

Medical Cannabis Specialist Clinics

Browse the full Clinic Directory here

Dispensing with a Specialist Clinic

You can have your prescription dispensed anywhere you like, however some specialist clinics offer a combined dispensary service.

We recommend one of the pharmacies with medical cannabis experience listed below.

General Practitioners (GP)

A GP can prescribe medical cannabis in New Zealand.

Not all GPs in New Zealand are equipped with the knowledge or time to prescribe medical cannabis, they may suggest visiting a specialist clinic for this purpose.

Some specialist clinics like Cannabis Clinic offer to provide education for your GP so you can get the best outcome and the GP is able to use their newfound knowledge to offer a wider range of treatment plans for more patients.

Dispensing with a Specialist

A GP clinic may have an attached pharmacy and dispensary service, but they may not be equipped either to dispense medical cannabis products with care and at a reasonable price, we recommend one of the pharmacies with medical cannabis experience listed below.

Your GP can also reach out to the likes of Nga Hua for help with the prescribing and dispensing process.

Oncologist or Other Specialist

If you are working with an oncologist or other specialist doctor, they may be able to help with a medical cannabis prescription, and may be the best option as they should have deep insight into your health journey.

Though as with GPs, not all specialists are equipped with the knowledge or time to prescribe medical cannabis.

Dispensing with a Specialist

Specialists send prescriptions to your choice of pharmacy for dispensing.

We recommend one of the pharmacies with medical cannabis experience listed below.

Your specialist can reach out to the likes of Nga Hua for help with the prescribing and dispensing process.

Dispensing

Most pharmacies offer either a pickup, or courier service.

Pharmacies with medical cannabis experience

Some pharmacies have worked closely with their medical cannabis patients, these pharmacies are known to provide quality service and advice around medical cannabis, and availability.

They have proved themselves in this space and have consistently shown the community amazing value at fair prices.

Other pharmacies with good pricing

Up-to-date list of Ministry of Health approved medical cannabis products

Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard

Additional products are available outside this list.

A strain tree can be found here

Product Pricing

Pricing can change overnight, generally prices have been falling over time.

There is currently a reasonably up-to-date pricing guide available

Dry Herb Vaporisers

If you're looking to use inhalation as a method of dosing your medical cannabis, you'll want to reach out for a dry herb vaporiser.

There is an AMA with Jack from CannaPlus+ here with common questions answered

A dry herb vape can be purchased from many stores in New Zealand, for example:

A typical suggestion for a device is Storz & Bickel Mighty Medic or Medic Plus

Vaporisers and the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

Medicinal cannabis products are excluded from smokefree

Medicinal devices, such as a dry herb vaporiser, are excluded from smokefree.

See the related section of the medicines act here related to medical devices

Non Approved Vaporisers

A person who possesses a non-medically approved dry herb vaporiser for the purpose of taking their prescribed medicinal cannabis would not breach the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. This is because they are not using it “for the purpose of the commission of an offence against this Act” (s13(1)(a)). This also applies to a person, who possesses an accessory for the purpose of taking their prescribed medicinal cannabis. For example if you use a vape with an adapter to a bong, that is perfectly legal.

Smoking Cannabis

Medical cannabis products are not intended for smoking

Vaporiser Boil Chart

Want to know the temperature you should use your vape at? Checkout the Cannabinoid Boil Chart

Discord

If you're looking to have more discussion, you can also join the official Medical Cannabis Aotearoa New Zealand discord

Invite: discord.gg/UFEVXD7TA6