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• Gandalf next court date 13th May

    28 February 2026

  Update since the January court date:

  Gandalf’s defence team has requested further testing on several of the evidential samples to determine the levels of THC present. Because of this, the judge has set a long monitoring date of 13 May 2026. Gandalf has been excused from attending court in the meantime.

  He remains deeply grateful for the incredible support he has received from everyone. This has been an extremely challenging period for all of us, and the ongoing stress of the case has even caused Gandalf to develop shingles. We’re holding onto hope that this won’t drag on for another year and that justice will finally prevail.

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• Gandalf case is still going through the courts

    4 January 2026

  A further monitoring appearance is scheduled for Gandalf on the 21st of January.

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• New York Times Article

    10 November 2025

  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/world/asia/medical-marijuana-new-zealand-gandalf.html

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• Another rebuild pic

    28 September 2025

  

  Rebuild pic

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• Rebuild

    28 September 2025

  

  More rebuild

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• Gandalf rebuilding polyhouses

    28 September 2025

  

  Gandalf has started rebuilding his polyhouses that were destroyed during the raid on his property to grow food for the food banks and community. This would not be possible if it wasn't for the generosity of everyone who has donated. Gandalf is incredibly humbled by all of the support 💚 will post a couple more pictures x

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• Gandalf food banks

    23 July 2025

  Gandalf working in his destroyed polyhouses, prepping the ground to grow food for the food banks.

  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14HbqgLvNSK/

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• Court Appearance

    10 July 2025

  

  Tuesday (8/7/25) Gandalf appeared in the Whangarei District Courthouse for the 3rd time to hear Police present the list of evidence against him.

  However, again the Police were not ready to present their list of evidence to Gandalfs lawyer and the court so once again its been deferred, until 16th October.

  Gandalf was so appreciative of all those who came to stand beside him and wants to extend a thank you to you all 💚

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• Gandalf in Court today, will reapear in July

    13 May 2025

  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northlands-gandalf-charged-with-cannabis-oil-supply-risks-14-year-jail-term/EUO6W4QSMBEBBJP7KPFEJKF23U/

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• Gandalf in Court this Tuesday 13th May

    10 May 2025

  This Tuesday 13th May at 11.45am our wonderful Green Fairy Gandalf will be appearing in the Whangarei District Courthouse to hear further charges.

  These charges under the outdated Misuse of Drugs Act 2975 are relating to the raid on his property on 25th February this year and the confiscating of his illicit cannabis products destined for patients all over Aotearoa NZ.

  We ask all those who wish to support Gandalf and can make it, to turn up in your Green outfits with your placards, banners and 'noisemakers' (aka drums, whistles etc) to stand in solidarity with Gandalf on what will be a stressful day for him and us, his family.

  We ask that you are respectful to the environment and the general public and to gather outside the Courthouse to raise awareness and create a media moment to further publicise the plight of Gandalf, our family and patients plus the many others in our community who suffer the same injustice.

  Maki Herbert will again be the Rally Marshall so please approach Maki if you have any concerns or require information.

  Gandalf really appreciates your support on these occasions and I'm hoping many of you will be able to gather beside him to uplift his spirits and show him the community support he has 💚💚💚💚

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• Petition to Extend the cannabis palliative exemption to all patients and their providers

    15 March 2025

  Pleasw sign the petition

  to Extend the cannabis palliative exemption to all patients and their providers

  https://petitions.parliament.nz/f6fefc9c-0228-4838-b595-08dd56ca1042

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• Another great stuff article

    15 March 2025

  https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360611924/verity-johnson-yes-gandalf-green-fairy-may-have-broken-law-what-we-did-him-worse

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• Paddy Gower How Gandalf & Medical Weed Changed My Life

    5 March 2025

  https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360601673/paddy-gower-how-gandalf-and-medical-weed-changed-my-life

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• NZ Herald 💚

    3 March 2025

  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/court-appearance-of-green-fairy-paul-gandalf-smith-attracts-protest-defiance/LXMH2IG4GRG2NHP5WWLEBXSAZE/

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• The Guardian

    3 March 2025

  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/03/gandalf-alleged-sale-medicinal-cannabis-new-zealand-charges-ntwnfb

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• Gandalf appears in Court.

    3 March 2025

  Thank you to each & every person that turned up today, sent messages, & have donated to help support Gandalf. You have no idea how much this means to Gandalf & us all. Its time for change x

  https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360598201/gandalf-green-fairy-set-appear-court-after-police-bust

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• Support is gathering for Gandalf - Stuff second article

    3 March 2025

  https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360596154/former-cop-widow-chloe-swarbrick-and-more-speak-out-gandalf-arrested-green-fairy

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• Message from Gandalf

    1 March 2025

  Thank you video from Gandalf today 💚

  Video is not playing, so please view in comments below. Link is to Auckland Patient Group on Facebook

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  • 01/03/2025 by Tami Ludlow

    https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DgKqJ6t5h/

    Video not working, click on Auckland Patient Group link above to see thank you video from Gandalf 💚