GM Crops Held Back by Lack of Grower Support, Not the Law
Thursday, April 12, 2012
GM crops are not in New Zealand fields because developers cannot get sufficient support from food producers and consumers, not because the law is holding them back, a Sustainability …
Citizens’ Arrest: Accounting for the Arrested Development of GM Foods
Thursday, April 12, 2012
GM crops are not in New Zealand fields because developers cannot get sufficient support from food producers and consumers, not because the law is holding them back.
State-funded developers have …
More Crafar-like Judgements Expected Unless EEZ Bill Reformed
Monday, February 20, 2012
More Crafar-like court judgements can be expected unless legislation to govern use of the ocean is reformed and clarified.
The Bill to regulate activities in New Zealand’s EEZ sets up …
Labelling nanocosmetics welcome but more needed to manage risks
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
In 2011, the EPA came forward with a proposal to label nanoscale cosmetic ingredients as part of a number of proposed amendments to the cosmetics regulations. The Sustainability Council …
Is Stratospheric Sulphate Injection Completely Reversible?
Monday, December 12, 2011
The risk rating on stratospheric sulphate injection went up another notch on the basis of material presented at the recent geoengineering symposium in Australia, while the existing climate change …
Show me the Carbon Money
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
An opening of the nation’s carbon books has finally been forced upon the Treasury – and the results are truly shocking.
There are two shocks to absorb:
How little has been …
TPP Free Trade Deal Needs to Satisfy Referendum Test
Friday, November 25, 2011
A Mechanism to Exercise a Democratic Check on the TPP Negotiations
The proposed free trade deal with the US would limit New Zealand’s autonomy to regulate its economy in a …
Over 80% Support the Requirement to Label GM Foods
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Over 80% of New Zealanders believe the current requirement to label genetically modified foods should be retained, according to a Consumer Link poll. Just 10% believe the regulations should …
Assurances on GM Law Good News for the Economy
Monday, November 21, 2011
Assurances from each of the three leading political parties that law governing the outdoor use of GMOs will at minimum not be weakened are good news for the economy …
