New Zealand – a world-class home for medicinal cannabis production
Why New Zealand for Medicinal Cannabis?
New Zealand has earned a global reputation for producing some of the world’s finest natural products – and medicinal cannabis is no exception. A trusted regulatory system, deep agricultural expertise, excellence in clinical trials and an export-focused economy make it one of the most compelling places in the world to build a medicinal cannabis business.
At Ora Pharm, we help international partners turn that advantage into yours. Through our NZ Grow Co nationwide network of licensed New Zealand growers, our GMP certified manufacturing facility, and the FernMark mark of quality on every export, you get provenance your customers can trust, standards your markets demand, and supply you can rely on – all from one trusted partner, ready to help you launch and grow in markets around the world.
A Trusted Environment for Global Business
Ranked among the world's top 5 freest economies (Heritage Foundation)
17 Free Trade Agreements covering over 70% of global trade
Exports reaching more than 140 countries worldwide
Clinical speed - export-licence processing-time as short as 6 days
World class clinical trial infrastructure and favourable cost structure
Regulatory Excellence
Agricultural Leadership & Innovation
Clinical Speed
If you’re thinking global – New Zealand is already there
Our home is the Waikato region – with rolling green hillsides, rich soils, and a proud agricultural heritage. It’s where our story started, and it’s where our commitment to the whenua (land) shows up in everything we do: solar energy, rainwater collection, predator control to protect the native forest on our land, and active conservation to support local biodiversity. Caring for people starts with caring for the land they live on.
From there, our footprint reaches the length of the country. Our certified GMP processing facility sits in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, close to New Zealand’s key distribution and shipping hubs. And in 2026 we’re extending south, partnering with Murihiku Rūnanga in Hokonui to establish a processing hub for local cultivators.
Underpinning it all is one of the world’s most respected regulatory environments. New Zealand’s best-in-class standards guarantee premium quality medicinal produce, and streamlined export licensing means what we grow here can reach patients around the world – faster.
“When EU partners ask about barriers, we show how simple it is.”
Zoe Reece, CEO