The Cannabis Party's candidate in the Northland by-election is facing cannabis related charges.
Maki Herbert says police found cannabis plants growing on her property.
She says she's likely to face the prospect of jail if she's convicted.
Ms Herbert says she's standing in the by-election so voters can choose an alternative to prohibition of cannabis.
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