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About the Council

About the Council

Te Kaunihera Rautini o Aotearoa / New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council is the peak representative organisation for a New Zealand medicinal cannabis sector that is focussed on equitable and affordable access to cannabinoid based medicines for better patient outcomes.

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Our Membership

Our Membership

Our membership includes medicinal cannabis manufacturers, cannabis and hemp cultivators, consultants, laboratories, sector service companies and other industry advocates.

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Our Leadership

Our Leadership

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AFRAZ ADAM

Deputy Chair
Chief Medical Officer, CannaPlus

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TARA CREAVEN-CAPASSO

Board Member
Director Regulatory Affairs, MedReleaf Australia (Aurora)
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BRUCE WALLACE

Board Member
Chief Quality Officer, Helius Therapeutics
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BEN WHITSON

Board Member
Product Strategy Manager, Green Leaf Group
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DR RICHARD ACLAND

Board Member
Anaesthetist (RET)

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SALLY KING

Board Member

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MELISSA ZISSOU

Executive Director
NZMCC
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DR MICHAEL MURPHY

Prescribers Working Group Lead

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TARA CREAVEN-CAPASSO

Regulatory & Government Relations Working Group Lead
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JOHN SANDERS

Export Working Group Lead

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MELISSA ZISSOU

Communications Working Group Lead
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