Investor Report Industrial Hemp Sector New Zealand ’ s New Export Opportunity 2020
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THE IWI ’ S OF NEW ZEALAND
The Hemp Health Story has been well understood by Maori even though hemp was not an indigenous plant in New Zealand .
Maori natural health medicines ( Rongoa ) are based on a deep understanding about plants and the ingredients in them that are nutritious which can heal different ailments and injuries .
Mother Suzanne Aubert , the Catholic missionary recruited by Bishop Pompalier from France in the 1860 ’ s brought European medicinal seeds ( including cannabis ). And , learned about Rongoa from Maori practitioners and used it to treat Maori children .
Most iwi ’ s have looked into hemp and many have invested in it , as it offers a cash crop , and manufacturing opportunity , which is very compelling . Some examples are :
• Rua-Bioscience in
MIHI HEMP COLLECTIVE
Ruatoria , who have pioneered research into the interface between Rongoa and cannabis . They have now acquired a medicinal cannabis licence to develop pharmaceuticals under the Rua-Bioscience name .
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Tupu . nz supported by Te Puni Kokiri is the best site for Maori landowners to get all the information needed to invest in growing hemp for seed or fibre .
• Callaghan Innovation has set up a Maori Economy Team which works on research initiatives with both hemp and medicinal cannabis Maori companies .
• The Poutama Trust and North Island hemp companies have set up the Mihi Hemp Collective as part of their Maori business development programme - to connect up investors , companies , researchers and Maori landowners in the hemp industry across New Zealand
• In Dannevirke Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamaki nui-a-Rua is investing in hemp in partnership with Massey University and Chinese company Qiaopai Biotech .
An informal ‘ national innovation eco-system ’ is being built by hemp leaders and government agencies based on relationships and networks , both formal and informal and to gather information which will help in the development of the industry .
• Export led growth
• Regulators
• Government economic agencies
• Research agencies
• Infrastructure companies
• Industry groups and associations
• Industrial customers
Education for Innovation ; The Hemp Foundation
thehempfoundation . org . nz trains health professionals to understand the health benefits of hemp cannabinoids .