Marijuana in Hamilton, New Zealand - my experience

Howdy, go-getters 🤝My greetings to you in my long topic about my experience with weed in _CITY_ based on my adventures and the stories of local friends.

There is a well known fact that the laws according to the usage of marijuana differs from city to city. Based on that fact I've decided to write this article to let you know the rules of interaction with weed and hash in Hamilton , tell you about the police attention, possibility to find good hash, the price’s politics and all underwater rocks connected with the drugs in Hamilton.

My trip to Hamilton is over, these 10 days were perfect, so while memory is fresh I decided to write this post, who knows may be useful to someone. Being a regular cannabis smoker I could not imagine my stay in Hamilton without some daily joints. So from the very first day of my stay I started looking for weed…

Local attitude towards weed and cannabis in Hamilton

Although only medical cannabis is allowed in Hamilton, the locals are absolutely ok with the smokers. Local dealers have big cash from the students and tourists, so they are their weed target audiences in Hamilton. You shouldn't allow yourself to smoke anywhere, for example in bars, but nobody is surprised if you get caught smoking weed in a secluded corner of the street.

One more interesting fact from my new friend Jason - even some cops in Hamilton prefer smoking weed over drinking strong. So as I understood Hamilton is a good place for smokers of marijuana because of the light atmosphere, but all the same the best rule is not to be caught with weed in Hamilton 😉.

The overall attitude of locals to weed is rather relaxed, so you may even feel yourself home in Hamilton after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Jason shared with me a joint of simply perfect sativa (while he did not know the exact strain). We were smoking outside the bar, and saw other guys doing the same on the other side of the street 😁 So I can definitely say that smoking weed is rather popular in Hamilton.

I’ve asked Jason if he may share contacts of his dealer, cause stuff was out of this world. He told me that his exact dealer does not work with new people, so he will be my dealer during my vacation, which was simply perfect. I wish everyone to find your own Jason in some bar of Hamilton.

Where can one acquire cannabis in Hamilton?

Although I personally didn't face any issues with obtaining cannabis in Hamilton thanks to Jason, he did enlighten me about the process (and not just related to cannabis).

Typically, higher-level dealers procure their inventory from wholesale darknet websites. In theory, you could navigate the complexities of using darknet platforms to have your order delivered in a matter of days or even weeks. The website thehiddenwiki.com provides all the necessary links to make purchases in the darknet using the Tor browser and cryptocurrencies. However, this method is generally more suitable for those seeking larger quantities and have the luxury of time (several days) for delivery.

If you're on a short vacation or a trip to Hamilton, obtaining cannabis through wholesale darknet websites isn't a viable option. Searching for street or park dealers remains a possibility for acquiring weed in Hamilton, but an increasing number of dealers are transitioning to online transactions through messaging apps and Bitcoin payments instead of cash. This approach serves as a protective measure against potential encounters with law enforcement. Crypto payments offer anonymity, and deliveries are made to specified locations without the need for in-person meetings, ensuring both you and the dealer are shielded from potential consequences.

This revelation surprised me, as I lean toward a more traditional approach and had only heard about cryptocurrencies in passing. However, these days, most young individuals, who are often the target audience for cannabis dealers, possess crypto wallets, so dealers are simply adapting to this trend. While I believe that some dealers might lose business because not all clients are familiar with cryptocurrencies, Jason pointed out that nowadays, if you don't use crypto yourself, you likely have a friend who does. In such cases, you can simply transfer money from your card to your crypto-savvy friend, and they can conduct the cryptocurrency transaction on your behalf. This advice from Jason got me thinking, and I realized I also have such a friend, so I followed his suggestion.

Cannabis laws in Hamilton, New Zealand

You can probably guess that distribution of non-medical cannabis is strictly forbidden and regulated by laws of New Zealand, so you can not purchase high THC weed in some official shops like you may do in the Netherlands for example.

On my very first day in Hamilton I got acquainted with Jason who has lived here for 3 years already and who is also a regular cannabis smoker. He shared a joint with me and told some stories. As he told that despite non-medical weed being prohibited - cops are relaxed and calm in everything related to cannabis, with some rare exceptions.

What are the consequences of being caught with marijuana in Hamilton ?

In reality, as Jason pointed out, if you're over 18 and possess fewer than 20 grams of cannabis or 10 grams of hashish and refrain from public consumption, you shouldn't anticipate any legal trouble. At most, law enforcement may seize your belongings once they confirm you're not involved in distribution.

Typically, law enforcement officers do not interfere with foreign tourists who are enjoying their vacation or conducting business trips in Hamilton and contributing to the economy of New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions about Cannabis in Hamilton

Is cannabis legal in Hamilton?

No, non-medical cannabis is not legal in Hamilton, while cops are relaxed towards weed and having less than 20 grams in your pocket should not result in arrest.

What if I get caught with weed in Hamilton?

If cops think you are a real dealer who delivers stuff - you will have problems. But usually tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers should worry.

Can I buy weed on the streets of Hamilton?

Yes you still can. This is an outdated approach already so more and more dealers are switching to online sales, but hustling parks and central streets may still give you successful results. While much easier would be finding dealer’s contacts and order online with further delivery.

What quality of weed or hash can I find in Hamilton?

There are a lot of weed and hash variants in Hamilton. What you get depends on the amount of money you can afford to pay.

What about the hash in Hamilton. Can I find it?

Yep, hash is also popular in Hamilton. So almost all dealers can propose it to you.

What the price for weed and hash in Hamilton?

As I said, the quality needs to be paid. And the price can differ from provider to provider. From the words of Jason - top level weed can cost near $20 - $25 for 1g and for good hash you can pay $30 - $35 for 1g.

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