Marlborough men deny animal cruelty, one admits growing cannabisSCOTT HAMMOND/FAIRFAX NZ The Blenheim District Court. A Picton man has admitted growing cannabis next to a playcentre. Rawiri, 24, appeared at the Blenheim District Court on Monday facing six charges, including growing cannabis, possessing cannabis and possessing cannabis utensils. Police sought the destruction of the cannabis, pipes and bongs. Rawiri's lawyer Phillip Watson said Rawiri smoked cannabis for stress relief, and had collected the utensils over several years.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2016 02:25 UTC