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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Key Coexistence Questions Remain Unanswered
“Government has yet to answer the question whether New Zealand farms will be contaminated if agricultural GMOs are released on a commercial scale”, said the Chairman of the Sustainability …
European Consumers Not Tempted To GM Food
European consumers would reject GM food even if there were benefits to it over and above ordinary food. This is a key conclusion from the latest official survey for …
GM Liability – Innocent Victims to Fend for Themselves
“The Government has left innocent victims to fend for themselves if a GM release causes harm” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“It has gone against international commitments given …
Government Rushing GM Decisions Before Economic Advice In
“Government has rushed to clear the way for release of GMOs into the environment before it has even assessed the economic impact on New Zealand” said Sustainability Council Chair, …
