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 Kia ora, My name is Emma Weenink and I’m currently the Chief Executive Officer at Hemp Connect, although about to go on maternity leave in a few weeks for the first time.   Like so many people, pregnancy hasn’t been the smoothest ride, with vomiting still a regular occurrence at Week 31, as well as the classic indigestion symptoms and general discomfort. I must admit though, I am so incredibly excited to meet our new bubba in April. My husband and I spent almost three years trying to conceive... running a start up business with many nights spent apart from...

Hemp VS Marijuana “Isn’t hemp illegal?”, and “will I get high?” are common examples of the many misconceptions about hemp and its relationship to marijuana.  Both hemp and marijuana are strains of the Cannabis plant, and although hemp is quite different to marijuana in its function, cultivation, and application it remains linked in name and thus in association.    THC THC is the psychoactive compound which when consumed or smoked can make the user high. Marijuana exhibits high quantities of THC. In hemp THC is almost non-existent, and in New Zealand every crop is closely monitored to ensure no hemp...

When choosing an oil supplement there are a few key things to consider. Omegas Firstly, Hemp Seed Oil is unique as it contains omega-6 and omega-3 in the optimal 3:1 ratio. This is necessary for human health, as we need to receive the omegas in this ratio or else our bodies cannot absorb them. For optimal health you require a 3:1 ratio, as large imbalances could lead to health issues such as inflammation and obesity. Hemp oil features the superior form of omega-3, SDA (stearidonic acid) which converts to EPA in your body more efficiently than Fish Oil.  The omega-3 found...