Wairoa mayoral candidate proposes council-run medicinal cannabis business

NZ HeraldStuffRNZMonday 11 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Mayoral candidate Camden Gaskin wants to establish a council-run medicinal cannabis business in Wairoa. He believes the venture could provide significant economic benefits and employ approximately 200 contractors. Gaskin also has other plans for the district, including a container retirement village.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11:31am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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