The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party says it has no specific immigration policy, but believes in being open and welcoming to people. The one thing it does say is that if someone was convicted of a cannabis offence in another country, that should not stop them from moving to New Zealand. The party references a 1999 case it says showed how this restriction caused unfair hardship.
“The Party has no particular position on immigration other than stating our general philosophy of inclusiveness and tolerance.”
“Cannabis offences in other jurisdictions should not be a barrier to people wishing to make a new life in NZ.”
“The Shier deportation case (1999) exposed cruel injustice of this current restriction.”
Summarised neutrally from Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Immigration →
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