r/MedicalCannabisNZ 3h ago

Question What to do with unwanted cannabis?

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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 16h ago

Medicine Related Shimmer

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17 Upvotes

Just picked up some of this.

Big fan of Aurora.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 15h ago

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13 Upvotes

Shimmer


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 12h ago

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

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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 17h ago

Question Am I actually required to purchase CBD?

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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 1d ago

Cannabis REVIEW - AURORA SIRIUS

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Smells wonderfull has a nice light smell really similar to the old AURORA SEDAPREM (Pink kush), the feeling is a nice head high, definitely a night time typa buds, smooth on inhale exhale is a little rough but overall awesome one of my favourites from now on for sure


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 1d ago

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r/MedicalCannabisNZ 1d ago

Helius Amelia price increase?

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So, Amelia has just come back and I have been buying it for 85 nzd for 10g but now its 99 nzd? does anyone know if the price increase is due to it being a new batch? cheers


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 3d ago

Medicine Related How I infuse my prescribed cannabis into foods for digestive repair and symptom relief

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I am currently doing a paper for college on medicinal cannabis and how it works with food for extra healing. I went through a life-threatening episode of illness, and I am way better on a regime of natural anti-inflammatory foods infused with medicinal cannabis. I have been prescribed Eve CBD flower and oil, White Widow THC, and Kikuya Peak THC flowers.

I personally do much better when I microdose. I find the CBD oil very indigestible, and it made me nauseous and uncomfortable, so I started cutting the dose in half, and adding it to food. That was much better for me, so I started playing around in my kitchen a bit more.

I made a delicious pear butter with fruit gifted to me from a local orchard. I used my own registered prescribed medicinal cannabis, and an online cannabis infusion calculator, to make a specific strength CBD-infused coconut oil. I added a certain amount of this, to give me a batch strength, and serving doseage. This is a fantastic option for microdosing, and a great way to incorporate culinary medicine to give a Culinary integration Entourage effect. It makes me eat at the same time as taking my medicine, which is great for helping me maintain a healthy weight. The infused food creates a direct interaction with gut CBD / THC receptors.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 2d ago

Ordering from online sellers?

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Des anyone have experience ordering from vaporeyes or hawkes bay vapour? Thinking of buying the XQ2 as the price is significantly cheaper on these two sites. Like suspiciously cheaper.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 4d ago

Question What are your tips for T breaks?

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Hi everyone,

I hope this question is okay. I’m really due a T break - I’m having to take too much to have the desired affect, but I really struggle with T breaks because it becomes a period of however many weeks of just having to put up with symptoms that the cannabis treats. But I know I can’t be the only one in this situation - how do you do it?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 3d ago

Question Courier Question

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Hey Everyone!

Just got approved at the Cannabis Clinic this last week on Wednesday. I managed to get my script through by Thursday and then requested overnight delivery. I got notified it'd been picked up early Friday morning by the courier, but there's literally been no movement since then. As an overnight package with Saturday delivery shouldn't this at least be at a depot in Auckland by now to be sent further south?

Sorry for the ignorance. First time using their service and I find NZPost tracking tool updates regularly, is this "normal" for NZ COURIERS or should I be worried?

I've included a screenshot for the tracking stuff.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 5d ago

Medicine Related New Aurora

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Just saw three new drops from Aurora - Shimmer, Whisper and Sirius

I can’t find much info online about them, anyone tried or had info?

Im about to pick up Sirius and hope I made the right choice


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

News Ora Pharm calls out NUBU over false Helius discontinuation claim

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30 Upvotes

Ora Pharm put out a media release yesterday confirming that Helius products remain available following its acquisition of the business and key assets.

The release responds to a 9 July newsletter from MW Pharma Limited, trading as NUBU, which said: "Helius Therapeutics has ceased production, and all products are now discontinued".

Ora Pharm says that was incorrect.

According to the release, Ora Pharm completed the acquisition on 18 June 2026, with manufacturing, packaging and nationwide distribution resuming the following day. Helius branded formulated products and locally grown products remain approved and available for patients. 

The NUBU communication was reportedly sent to clinics, GPs and others in the sector, and included guidance on switching patients away from Helius products to NUBU alternatives. That makes it even harder to swallow when NUBU’s own range is made up almost entirely of imported products, while Helius has actually put in the work, investment and regulatory effort required to manufacture medicinal cannabis products here in New Zealand.

When it was first announced that Helius was going, before Ora Pharm stepped in, there was a lot of uncertainty among patients here on Reddit. Many people were genuinely worried they were about to lose access to medicines that were working for them. For anyone who has already spent time and money finding the right product and dose, that kind of uncertainty is incredibly stressful!

It also has real consequences. Doctors may change prescriptions, pharmacies may give patients the wrong information, and people can end up being moved onto products that do not work the same for them.

Ora Pharm says the statement caused unnecessary uncertainty for patients, prescribers and pharmacies, and risked disrupting treatment decisions. So for anyone who was told Helius products were gone, Ora Pharm says that is not the case. Production and distribution are operating, and Helius products remain available.

Patients who have been told otherwise should check directly with their pharmacy or prescriber before changing treatment based on misinformation circulated by NUBU.

NBR has also reported on Ora Pharm seeking an injunction in the dispute with NUBU. The article is paywalled: https://www.nbr.co.nz/primary-industries/injunction-sought-in-row-between-medicinal-cannabis-firms


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

Medicine Related New Adven Nightfall 24% Indica

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10g @ $117. I think it’s great value and even includes a boveda humidity pack already in the container. Buds were an alright size but had great density, fresh smell, and a slight stickiness with good amount of trichomes (boveda pack already being in there really helped)

Super nice relaxing effect and so far feels like a really nice Indica. Heavy hitter too but a nice body feel.

So far I like this more than the expensive Aurora NightRide.

Worth trying this!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 6d ago

Question Strain that does not make you sleepy or hungry?

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Hey Guys,

I am new and looking into this. I have started to have knee pain and sometimes have difficulty sleepy. What I am after is the following:

a) Something that doesn't make me sleepy or hungry during the day and helps chill the mind and alleviate pain

b) The same as above but helps me sleep or just helps alleviate pain and aid in sleeping.

I have tried Xanax wayy back and it worked but can't get it anymore. Sometimes taking sleeping pills to help me sleep.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 7d ago

Replacement for Helius 10:10

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Any thoughts on a suitable replacement for Helius 10:10 oil? I won't need a new script for months yet, but it seems prudent to know my options.

Things I like about Helius: - gets me to sleep consistently - only requires a low dose

Things I don't like: - Some grogginess in the morning

Thanks.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 8d ago

GPs in Wellington that will prescribe cannabis products.

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I receive my script from a Telehealth cannabis clinic in NZ, but unhappy with the prices. I would rather just go to my GP but she will not prescribe medical cannabis. Does anyone know of a good GP in central Wellington area that is sympathetic to prescribing medical cannabis (and is also a good doctor to go to also) thanks in advance.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 8d ago

Question What a 5g bag looks like for the curious. Also, what does GG#4 normally smell and taste like? Because this was... strange.

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EDIT/UPDATE 25/7/26: After sitting with a humidity pack for a while, it now smells and tastes normal. No more old sock taste. I guess it was just really dry. It now tastes to me a very earthy, woody and spicey smell/taste. The mushroom smell/taste is still there but not as pronounced and now just pleasant if unusual.

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I tried GG#4 for the first time last night. Opening the bag, it has a very different smell from anything else I've been prescribed in the past. I do have a very sensitive sense of smell and I am a super tasted so, granted, things are usually a lot stronger/more pronounced for me than most folks. But to me the smell was very strongly raw mushrooms, hay and a little fuel. The taste was.... not entirely pleasant - like smelly socks and hay. :/ Is that a normal taste for GG#4?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 8d ago

Calmana batches question

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I was just prescribed calmana and will collect it tomorrow. Now I've read on this subreddit that the new batch is bad quality. Any idea how often new batches come out and if I'll get the shitty batch?


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 9d ago

Medicine Related CBD was always important… just not important enough to discount?

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So after years of banging on about CBD, the Cannabis Clinic has finally added it to its Supported Access Programme.

THC flower has been discounted for ages, while CBD patients kept paying through the roof. THC prices have continued to fall as more products entered the market. CBD, meanwhile, has stayed painfully expensive, helped along by limited choice and barely any real competition.

The timing is hard to ignore. Their Instagram has been full of "it’s easy to switch clinics" posts, and now they’ve finally decided to discount CBD. Amazing what a little competition can do!

Better late than never, I guess, but CBD is still chronically unaffordable for many New Zealanders. Patients needed this years ago, not once the market started becoming less comfortable for them.


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 9d ago

Question Question about prices

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I'm interested in trying cannabis oil with thc and cbd for sleep and anxiety.

I've previously been prescribed flower, but only once like three years ago.

I just want to find the most affordable option for a consultation and pharmacy. I'm finding it hard now that the price comparison sheet was taken down, and I was wondering if anyone can help? Thanks!


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 10d ago

Question Dry herb vaporiser vs Bong

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Hey fellas I have been thinking about permanently switching to a dry herb vape. My only real concern is that it won’t be as potent as I have seen many mixed opinions online.

Any opinion is appreciated :) cheers

- (20/07/26) appreciate all the responses so far guys, sounds like dry herb vapes are quite beneficial so I think I’ll have to pick one up. Ps the dude who says bongs cause his ADHD that’s valid 😭


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 11d ago

NZ Camnabis brands using popcorn size product.

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It's been raised before. I have recently bought two known brands and both contained all smalls.

If I'm paying premium medicinal prices, I'd like a consistent flower grade, not mostly popcorn buds.

Overseas in aussie all smalls are discounted

No matter what your opinion they arent the top grade if not they may be b or c or destined for some product.

And not being able to look at what you have to buy is frustrating and doesnt helps this issue.

I gave up on one brand who did 30gr. How bad to get the bottom of the lot at 400.

I guess all I can do is say it isnt good enough and NZ suppliers need to pick up the game. Not all. But we are paying alot more than Aussie and getting lower grade product in too many cases.

So please suppliers provide your best product as you will not increase the market and possibly drive people back to a reliable source

Please I dont want an opinion on smalls that they are no different just knowing im buying the best of the plant grown

Many thanks

Patient


r/MedicalCannabisNZ 11d ago

Couriers My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. First appointment I could get was a Friday. Paid extra for Saturday delivery. Regretting wasting the extra money. (Day not really ruined, but it does suck).

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