Police uncover large cannabis operation in Hastings

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 5:41pm

Police discovered more than 200 cannabis plants at a commercial property on Orchard Road in Camberley. The plants, which were nearly ready for harvest, have an estimated value of between $600,000 and $750,000. Two men have been charged and are due to appear in court on Friday.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 11 Sep 2025, 12:35pm

   Hastings cannabis growing operation busted by police, who say it was just about to be harvested (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 4:03pm

   Police raid uncovers more than 200 cannabis plants worth over $600,000 (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 11 Sep 2025, 4:06pm

   Huge Hawke's Bay cannabis crop busted 'just before first harvest' (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:02pm

   Hawke's Bay police uncover 'one of the biggest cannabis growing operations' (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:41pm

   Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value (opens in new tab)