Pearl Schomburg

Pearl Schomburg is an advocate for medicinal cannabis in New Zealand, serving as the convener of the Auckland Patients Group, which pushes for cannabis law reform. She has been a prominent supporter of Paul Smith, also known as 'Gandalf', who was recently charged for his alleged role in providing medicinal cannabis to patients. Schomburg has fiercely criticized the legal restrictions on cannabis access, highlighting the challenges many face in obtaining prescriptions and the high costs associated with legal products. Her activism emphasizes the need for equality in access to medicinal cannabis for all patients, regardless of their financial situation.