16/02/2025
Act Now to Protect New Zealand’s GE-Free Future
The Government is rushing radical changes to New Zealand’s gene technology laws, putting farmers, growers, and exporters at risk of unfair costs, trade disruptions, and market losses. The Gene Technology Bill has passed its first reading and is now with the Health Select Committee.
Have Your Say!
Public submissions are open until tonight
11:59 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025.
Why It Matters:
The Gene Technology Bill:
Jeopardises New Zealand’s GMO-free reputation, threatening high-value exports.
Risks GE contamination for organic and non-GE farmers and growers.
Reduce traceability, limiting consumer choice for non-GE or organic products.
How to Make a Submission:
Visit the submission website> https://www.parliament.nz/.../54SCHEA.../CreateSubmission
Enter your contact information.
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1: Upload your submission as a document.
Option 2: Write or Copy and paste your thoughts into the two fields provided:
Comments: Share your thoughts about the bill.
Recommendations: Provide your suggestions to the select committee.
Follow the prompts to complete and submit your form.
GO TO *TEMPLATE> https://www.oanz.org/gefree-future-make-a-submission
*This template is from OANZ (Organics Aotearoa NZ).
They have done a wonderful job to say the least...
This template covers key reasons for opposing the gene tech bill>
Keep our precautionary approach and robust GE regulation
All GMOs must be regulated
Consumer choice, traceability and labelling
Environmental impact
Risks and costs for producers
Animal welfare
…and many more.