Nandor Tanzcos, Founder of New Zealand NORML was elected to Parliament as a member of the Green Party this week.
Tanzcos, New Zealand’s first Rastafarian Member of Parliament, is one of six Green Party members elected to the 120 seat legislative body. His inclusion in Parliament is being seen as a certain boost for the cannabis law reform movement in New Zealand. Both the Labour and Alliance parties have announced their intent to introduce marijuana decriminalization initiatives.
Tanzcos said he will not tone down his image when he enters Parliament, but he is having a hemp suit made for him to fulfill the dress code that MPs must wear a jacket and tie in the debating chamber.
“The real challenge is to get in there and do the good work, and let people see that we are competent and serious, and we can fulfill our function here,” said Tanzcos.
For more information, please contact New Zealand NORML at (011) 64-9-302-5255 or email: hempstor@ihug.co.nz .
