Genetic modification

80% Support for NZ Growing only GM Free Food

Note: See also the media release of 16 August detailing a separate poll with respect to New Zealand remaining a GM Free Food Producer. This subsequent poll does not specify …
23 July 2003|Topics: ,

The Case for NZ Remaining a GM Free Food Producer

Why should NZ remain free from growing GM food? Find out in this document: NZ—A GM Free Food Producer
23 July 2003|Topics: , ,

NZ’s Export Markets Sensitive to Trace GM Contamination

If even a pizza maker in Japan is “routinely testing” for GM content, this is the clearest demonstration of how sensitive New Zealand’s premium export markets are to GM …

NZ Turns Against Biggest Trading Partner

“Why is New Zealand joining a fight that pits us against our biggest trading partner over products we do not even grow” asked Sustainability Council Chair, Sir Peter Elworthy. Commenting …
13 May 2003|Topics:

Non-GM Agriculture Not Adequately Protected by New Bill

The “conditional release” of GMOs puts reliance on protective controls that Government acknowledges could fail, said Sustainability Council Chair, Sir Peter Elworthy. “Costs could be incurred … even with the …
6 May 2003|Topics: , , ,

A case against genetically modified food

The scale of damage to the economy that could result from a decision to release GMOs was made clear by a BERL study Government released the day before Easter. The …
30 April 2003|Topics: , ,

Inadequate GM Legislation Introduced Tomorrow

Government will tomorrow introduce legislation to open the way for GM release. “Less than a fortnight after it issued a report showing how any release of an agricultural GMO could …
28 April 2003|Topics: , ,

Economics Report Fails to Justify GM Release

A study undertaken for Government has failed to show any sure economic gains from releasing GMOs. It shows no concrete benefits that would justify New Zealand giving up now …

GM Wheat Fails Market Test

GM Wheat is ready for commercial release in North America. However, wheat exporters in Canada and the US have been clearly informed by their customers that GM wheat is …