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Rua has developed guidelines for all Social Media users, that outlines the ways we want people to engage on our social media platforms. The aim of Rua Bioscience’s social media presence is to keep our followers up-to-date with our news and share links to other content we’ve picked out from around the world. We welcome and encourage comments and posts on all our social media channels, and encourage open discussion on the issues that affect our users; we endeavour to ensure that appropriate standards are achieved across all our online platforms. So, here’s a few guidelines to keep in mind when you’re contributing. Keep it kind - Respect other people, comments should not be abusive, intimidating or offensive in nature, and should not be made to deliberately provoke other commentators. Avoid excessively negative, sweeping or unbalanced comments. Don’t post content that constitute spamming of the site (posting the same comment over and over, non-sense comments, trolling, advertising, irrelevant web links…). Don’t advertise commercial products and services, you can mention relevant products and services as long as they support your comment. Keep it real - Individuals commenting in their official capacity on any platform must identify their Agency relationship. Keep us in the loop - If you feel provoked by what you consider to be a personal comment, please try not to respond. Contact the moderators who will deal with this situation as soon as possible. To alert the moderator email media@ruabio.com. Private message us, click on the ‘Report’ or ‘Flag’ link on/about the appropriate comment and send a message including a brief explanation of your reason(s) for requesting its removal. If you post or share images with Rua Bioscience, you do so understanding that you:
· Authorise their publishing publicly.
· Agree the images do not violate or infringe any copyrights.
· Agree that Rua Bioscience is not liable to seek permission to publish any photos you have shared (though we will always endeavour to).
· Agree that any images that do not align with our moderation policy or violate the privacy and safety of a user will be deleted. If you find comments or images that may violate the moderation policy, you may report it to the moderators by personal message or by emailing media@rubio.com. We will regularly update and monitor our platforms, removing or editing any contribution which breaches our standards in any way as soon as is practicably possible. If you do notice any content that is in breach of our Rules of Engagement, please let us know.

30/03/2026

Rua Bioscience now stocks the Oleo Panacea, a purpose-built dry herb vaporiser.

Designed to improve treatment outcomes through precise delivery, smooth vaporisation and consistent results, it is discrete and compact, with a wide temperature range and a stealthy magnetic mouthpiece.

The Oleo Panacea is an excellent option if you’re wanting to stop combusting and start vaporising.

Find it at https://www.ruabio.com/shop

26/03/2026

While many cannabis growers around the motu will have been working to harvest before the rains hit, the crew at Rua Bioscience are taking a stepped approach to this year’s harvest.

Some of our research into the different varieties we’re breeding at Rua is working out which strains suit our changing weather patterns. We’ve had a pretty humid summer here in Te Tairawhiti, and we’re interested to know which plants can cope with this level of humidity, and which ones can’t.

So while we’ve been harvesting this week, we’re leaving parts of the plants intact to see how they look after the rains have been and gone.

It’s all about finding the gems..

24/03/2026

Back in 2019, New Zealand took a step toward a more compassionate, health-first approach to drug use with an amendment to the 1975 Misuse of Drugs Act, where police were given discretion to treat possession of cannabis as a health issue, not just a criminal one.

According to an article in the NZ Herald today, cannabis possession charges have surged by 50% in just two years, reaching an 8-year high, costing millions in public resources that could be better spent on essential public services.

Evidence consistently shows cannabis is less harmful than alcohol and to***co. So why are we still treating it as a criminal issue?

At Rua, we’re advocating for sensible, health-focused reform, freeing up Police and courts to focus on serious harm, aligning laws with science, and reducing inequity in our justice system.

Want to help drive change? Visit https://www.ruabio.com/tell-parliament-decriminalise to contact your local MP and share why this matters to you.

The more voices we raise, the clearer it becomes: New Zealanders are ready for change.

19/03/2026

We’ve just had these pics sent through from one of our partners growing our clones here in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

They’re budding up and looking amazing.

We're stoked to see genetics that we're nurturing at Rua making their way out into the world.

10/03/2026

Rua Bioscience’s Scholarship Programme is about building capability for our people here in Te Tairawhiti.

Introducing one of the latest recipients, Omaio Waititi. Omaio is studying towards a Bachelor of Business at the University of Auckland, majoring in Marketing.

Thanks to Trust Tairawhiti for their support of the Rua Bioscience Scholarship Programme.

04/03/2026

We’re pleased to share our financial results for the six months ending 31 December 2025.

Our performance reflects the continued momentum of our capital-light strategy, with a strong focus on genetics and distribution, as well as growing market share and revenue across our key markets.

Rua Bioscience is making good progress supplying product to some of the world’s largest medicinal cannabis markets, including Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Czechia and the United Kingdom.

You can read all about it here: https://www.ruabio.com/news/half-year-financial-results-fy26

01/03/2026

The nature of the industry Rua Bioscience operates within means we are bound by a whole lot of regulations, which in turn, limit what we can or cannot say about what it is we do.

While we can’t always give you a direct answer to your questions, hopefully we can guide you in the right direction..

The FAQ page on our website is a good starting point if you’re seeking some answers.

You can find them in the Patients and Prescribers tab on our website.

Take a look: https://www.ruabio.com/new-zealand-1

26/02/2026

Reo Rua is our series where we explore the kupu Māori (Māori words) relevant to the mahi (work) we do at Rua Bio.

Wana means to bud, shoot or sprout.
Wana can also mean excite, thrill and to inspire.

Both usages come into play in an average day at Rua Bioscience..

24/02/2026

At Rua Bioscience, we believe our success is something that belongs to the wider community here in Te Tairawhiti. Guided by Kaitiakitanga we see it as our responsibility to give back, support our communities, and create real opportunities for our rangatahi to learn, grow, and one day bring their skills home to strengthen our region.

This year, we’re proud to be supporting 14 young people from around the Coast as they begin tertiary study through the Rua Bioscience Scholarship Programme.

Today we introduce Danni Smith Morgan, who will be studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Economics at Victoria University.

Thank you to Trust Tairawhiti for their support of the Rua Bioscience Scholarship Programme.

23/12/2025

This Xmas we delivered a special gift of to a customer in style: by crop-duster plane.

We love celebrating milestones, and this one was unique for us. High value exports from our region of Tairawhiti was one of the key reasons our company was created, and this export shows us doing it in style.

The genetics were sourced locally and the baby clones were nourished by the crew at Rua to now be used in a commercial crop in Aotearoa NZ. We couldn't be prouder. Tairawhiti to the world.

Mere kirihimete from Rua

18/12/2025

Rua Bioscience has awarded 14 undergraduate scholarships, each valued between $600 and $1,000, to support Tairawhiti learners in their tertiary study pursuits. The programme is supported by Trust Tairawhiti and is aimed at reducing barriers to study while strengthening the long-term capability of the region.

While Rua Bioscience operates within the health science sector, the scholarship programme supports students across a wide range of disciplines, including health, science, engineering, arts, commerce and other areas of study. This approach reflects Rua’s commitment to developing a more capable and qualified workforce and supporting diverse career pathways, with the hope that recipients will one day return with their skills to Te Tairawhiti.

Rua Bioscience Chief Executive Paul Naske says the programme is about long-term regional impact.

“This scholarship programme is about investing in the future of Tairawhiti. By supporting tauira across many fields, we are backing the next generation of leaders, professionals and creatives who we hope will bring their knowledge home and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the region.”

2025 Rua Bioscience Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients:

• Paimarire Heeney Haua – Electrician, Wintec
(TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou)
• Kingston Walker-McClutchie – Engineering, Wintec
(TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou)
• Kamaia Keelan-Richards – Nursing, EIT
(Ngata Memorial College)
• Aali Rasmussen-Banks – Nursing, EIT
(Ngata Memorial College)
• John-Sonny Blackman – Marine Biology, Victoria University
(Tolaga Bay Area School)
• Te Huia Kohatu – Business Studies, Victoria University
(Tolaga Bay Area School)
• Omaio Waititi – Commerce, University of Auckland
(TKKM o Horouta Wananga)
• Maikel Taihuka Terekia – Screen Arts and Toi Maori, Massey University – Wellington
(TKKM o Horouta Wananga)
• Lee Waere Maynard – Science (Biomedical Science), University of Auckland
(Gisborne Girls High)
• Hannah Andrew – Vet Science, Massey University
(Gisborne Girls High)
• Jett Whitaker – Science (Environmental Science), Victoria University
(Gisborne Boys High)
• Hugo Emerre – Commerce (Finance and Economics), University of Otago
(Gisborne Boys High)
• Payton Hick – Science, Victoria University
(Lytton High)
• Danni Smith-Morgan – Commerce, Victoria University
(Lytton High)

16/12/2025

Ma te huruhuru te manu ka rere, tena koutou nga kaipupuri hea i whakapono mai ki te tono no tata tonu nei. He tohu tenei, he pakari te haere o te kamupene, he totika hoki nga whakahaere. Mei kore ko koutou, ka kore hoki tenei manu e rere.

Because of its feathers, the bird flies. Best wishes to the shareholders who believed in us by supporting our recent request for support. This is a sign that our company is strong, and that our operations are solid. If it weren’t for you this bird would not fly.

The rights issue which closed on Friday 12 December 2025, was oversubscribed with applications received of $2.316 mill. This is $282k or 14% more than the amount requested under the offer.

We appreciate the support as we continue to grow our company, and change people's lives in Tairawhiti.

https://www.ruabio.com/news/successful-rights-offer-oversubscribed

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