Can tourists use medical marijuana in New Zealand?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in New Zealand. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Visitors to New Zealand are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in New Zealand.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry medical marijuana through customs.
Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in New Zealand?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in New Zealand.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in New Zealand?+
The recorded status for New Zealand as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use medical marijuana in New Zealand?+
Visitors to New Zealand are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this New Zealand medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with medical marijuana into New Zealand?+
Domestic legality in New Zealand does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.