"On one hand, we’re saying it's not good to smoke tobacco, and on the other, we’re saying that smoking cannabis is fine." On one hand, we’re saying it's not good to smoke tobacco, and on the other, we’re saying that smoking cannabis is fine. READ MORE:* The five reasons why Kiwis should vote yes in the cannabis referendum* Cannabis policing 'worst waste of taxpayer money', former PM Helen Clark says* Cannabis referendum: Poll shows yes vote leading by 5 pointsMany people liken cannabis to tobacco cigarettes and claim cannabis is less harmful and addictive. CHECKPOINT/RNZ The government and the Drug Foundation say they are committed to keeping the public informed ahead of the cannabis referendum, so that fear mongering and fake news is kept to a minimum. A New Zealand report shows two thirds of construction industry members are worried about the effects of cannabis law reform.

Source: Stuff July 10, 2020 00:00 UTC