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95bFM: Marijuana Media

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Chris Fowlie from NORML NZ talks about marijuana in the media for the week that's been.

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Episodes

  1. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare October 29th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie is up to chat about drives using medical defenses to combat roadside drug infringements, researchers beginning a trial on cannabis and chronic back pain, New Zealanders drinking less alcohol but drug usage is up, and election news. Thanks to The Hemp...

  2. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare October 22nd, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie chats to HALFQUEEN about where parties stand on reducing drum harm, Canadian research showing local crime decreases when cannabis dispensaries are open, Europe's cannabis pilot trials, a survey showing cannabis-users decrease or even eliminate their...

  3. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare October 15th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats to HALFQUEEN about the National Party's promise to drug test unemployed beneficiaries, former National Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, criticising the party's policy, the public's reaction to this policy, cannabis charges tripling, police taking a...

  4. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare October 8th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris joins Milly to discuss drug testing for beneficiaries, and how to Toke the Vote! Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hempstore Aotearoa!

  5. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare October 1st, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris joins Milly to discuss the National Centennial Mass honouring Suzanne Aubert a century after her passing, drug busts, and the Ministry for Primary Industries' hemp seed campaign for the procurement of importing seeds. Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hemp...

  6. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare September 24th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie joins Milly to discuss the number of meth pipes and bongs being seized by Customs increasing, road side drug testing, and a study showing that cannabis can help with incontinence and other urinary symptons! Whakarongo tonu mai! Thanks to The Hemp Store...

  7. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare September 17, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris catches up with Jonny to chat hemp news and what's going on at the store! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Hemp Store Aotearoa!

  8. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare September 10th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats to HALFQUEEN about a Swiss study on legal cannabis sales 'promoting safer consumption,' Whanganui police officer Peter Gray accused of tipping off drug suppliers, professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell…

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  9. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: September 3, 2026

    A mixed bag this week! Starting with exciting news from the hemp-growing sector, the industrial sector is encouraging hobbyists to give hemp a go at home to encourage demand and innovation. Then, Chris reports on his recent trip to Tahiti to visit hemp farms. Plus two updates on ongoing stories,...

  10. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare August 13th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie chats about the US seeing a spike in nausea in patients in hospitals among Marijuana users, a new study showing that adding hemp to dog food can improve digestive health, Australians in the state of Victoria may be getting the final say in…

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  11. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare August 6th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris Fowlie joins HALFQUEEN in studio to chat about a study showing cannabis and alcohol exhibiting contradictory effects while driving, if ACC should cover medicibal cannabis, as a Colorado-based equivalent suggests it should, organised crime groups bringing in...

  12. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare July 30th, 2026

    First Marijuana Media at the new station! Today, Chris joined Joel to chat about another cannabis bust, the Nambassa documentary airing as a part of the NZIFF, and high and dry July! Thanks to The Hemp Store!

  13. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare July 23rd, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats about rental properties and cultivating marijuana, a man in Christchurch being arrested for allegedly breaching his medicinal marijuana license, a new study showing that not only does marijuana enhance music, but music enhances the effects of marijuana,...

  14. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare July 9th, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris speaks with us about a study about how Marijuana's 'entourage effect' can vary by terpene and cannabinoid receptors, The goverment of the Cayman Islands laying down options for Marijuana reform, and results from drug testing in the South Island Thanks to The...

  15. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: 2 July, 2026

    This week in herbal news, police write the headlines discussing a 'truckload' worthy bust, a survey indicating Americans reckon 'cannabis isn't so cool', meth pipes sold at a dollar store in Northland, a study showing hemp-free CBD oil may have a positive impact on acne. Thank you to The Hemp Store

  16. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: June 11, 2026

    For Marijuana Media this week, Chris speaks with us about legal hemp without a license and declaring intent to grow hemp. Also featuring an update on New South Wales' changes to Roadside Testing, Everlee Wihongi's possession charge being vacated, and Gandalf. Thanks to The Hempstore!

  17. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: 4 June, 2026

    Starting with the Honours this week, Sue Nolan gets a gong (OMNZ) for services to drug testing in the workplace. Then, the healthcare backlog for prescriptions, and a Blenheim woman who admitted to selling cannabis to RSE workers told police she did it because otherwise they would be “ripped off”...

  18. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: May 28, 2026

    chris fowlie updates us on all things weed baby! we talk roadside testing, hemp licensing and more! XD Thanks to The Hempstore !!!

  19. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: May 21, 2026

    Chris gives updates on the impending change that will end licenses for growing hemp, and why eating hemp could help you work out. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Hempstore

  20. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare May 7th, 2026

    HALFQUEEN chats to Chris about medicinal cannabis being stigmatised within the medical community, Chinese research into the ancient use of cannabis, and a man in Christchurch smoking out of a bong before being arrested. Thanks to The Hemp Store!

  21. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare April 30th, 2026

    Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie for the 30th of April, 2026! Thanks to The Hemp Store!

  22. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: 13 November, 2025

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  23. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare April 23rd, 2026

    Chris Fowlie chats to HALFQUEEN about politicians and major brands celebrating Cannabis culture on 4/20, drug-related executions in Singapore, a study showing Marijuana is helping people to stop using opioids and other prescription drugs to sleep, and more! Marijuana Media thanks to The Hemp Store!

  24. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare April 16, 2026

    Chris Fowlie joins HALFQUEEN to chat about medicinal cannabis exports getting overseas faster, goverment considering more permanent licences, calls to further reduce restrictions on medicinal cannabis industry, charges against cannabis users on the rise, and award-winning cannabis horror comedy...

  25. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare April 9th, 2026

    Chris Fowlie chats to HALFQUEEN about the police gearing up for the rollout of nationwide drug testing, the WNBA ending marijuana testing for women's basketball as a part of union deals, a study showing that cannabis products are associated with improved sleep, and more! Marijuana Media thanks to...

  26. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: 2 April, 2026

    This week Chris discusses last week's "cannabis arrests up 50% while cocaine surges" with Police Minister Mark Mitchell saysing drug law enforcement is working, a new study out this week: legalisation drives out crime and metabolic desease affecting 1 in 3 adults. Thanks to The Hemp Store

  27. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: Thursday 12 March, 2026

    This week Chris discusses David Seymour's recent comments that Aotearoa could become a “high-value powerhouse” in the global cannibas export market, Helius Theraputics shuts down citing regulation, a study at Otago shows CBD oil eases endometriosis pain, and 'Sativa' and 'Indica' both make the…

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  28. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: 19 February, 2026

    Chris Fowlie joins Joel to discuss, how drug dealing in Aotearoa is still relying on old school methonds, a study suggesting THC concentrations can be unreliable indicators of driving impairment, MPI mulls feeding hemp seeds to animals not just humans, and a study suggesting medical cannibis...

  29. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: Thursday 12 February, 2026

    Chris chats about new findings from a U.S. based study that links legalisation with declining rates of drug-use amongst high school aged students, an update on Aaron Barlow's sentencing, and a potential new supplier of home-grown and made hemp milk. Thanks to our mates at The Hemp Store.

  30. Marijuana Media w/ Chris Fowlie: Rāpare February 5th, 2026

    Kia ora, Chris Fowlie chats to HALFQUEEN about a Tāmaki Makaurau-based police officer being investigated for possession of cannabis, police bias as Māori are charged more with cannabis-related crimes than Pākehā, a study showing cannabis is safer than alcohol or tobacco amongst other things!…

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  31. 95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare December 11, 2025

    Thursday, December 11, 2025 Happy Rāpare! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Thursday Drive with HALFQUEEN; Marajuana Media with Chris thanks to The Hemp Store, and of course, heaps of bangers, new and old! Whakarongo mai nei!

  32. Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: 20 November, 2025

    This week in the news, Chris covers new proposals for drug testing drivers and whether it will lead to safer roads, as well as arguments against increasing the legal age for medical marijuana to 25. Thanks to The Hemp Store!

Topics in this show

cannabis advocacy media coverage music radio New Zealand NORML NZ politics weed news weekly roundup

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About this show

Chris Fowlie from NORML NZ talks about marijuana in the media for the week that's been.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does 95bFM: Marijuana Media have?

95bFM: Marijuana Media has 32 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 28, 2026.

What is 95bFM: Marijuana Media about?

Chris Fowlie from NORML NZ talks about marijuana in the media for the week that's been.

How often does 95bFM: Marijuana Media release new episodes?

95bFM: Marijuana Media publishes irregularly, based on its 32 episodes since January 1970.

Who hosts 95bFM: Marijuana Media?

95bFM: Marijuana Media is created and hosted by 95bFM.
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