On the Rag

The green fairies fighting for legal weed in New Zealand | On the Rag: Weed

On the Rag's Michèle A’Court visited medicinal cannabis campaigner Rose Renton and Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party co-leader Maki Herbert, two green fairies fighting for the legalisation of weed in New Zealand, to find out why they think a change is necessary – and why cannabis is a very feminine drug.

Animation: Jess Zee

Made with the support of NZ On Air.

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How to channel your anger into power | On the Rag: Anger

Why aren’t women allowed to be angry too? | On the Rag: Anger

Scientist busts marijuana myths | On the Rag: Weed

The green fairies fighting for legal weed in New Zealand | On the Rag: Weed

New Zealand’s cannabis referendum explained | On the Rag: Weed

Weed myths busted, green fairies and what the cannabis referendum means for women | On the Rag: Weed

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