The "commercial-size" growing operation was discovered on an unsuspecting farmer's property
"I am aware of their operation but no I don't think I needed to have read that report."
In Christchurch, the company has paid for advertisements on billboards promoting the job.
It's been three years since a law change gave police discretion over illegal drugs.
"Some of those people who voted no now regret it. So I think we would have a different outcome."
The NZ Drug Foundation has analysed Ministry of Justice cannabis possession conviction data.
Internal police communications obtained by Newshub show several districts not on board with the blitzes.
The New Zealand Drug Foundation says it's time to follow America's lead.
It comes after US President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of Americans convicted of cannabis possession.