Cabinet Faces Key Tests on Approach to GM Release
Cabinet today faces key tests on its approach to the release of GMOs.
It is considering changes to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act that governs how ERMA makes …
GM Wheat Roundly Rejected in Key Markets
“As New Zealand moves a step closer to allowing GM crops to be grown, plans to launch the next major GM variety have gone on hold in the US” …
Taxpayers Should not pay for GM Seed Contamination
“Liability for GM contamination must remain with those who import or use GM seed and not be passed to the taxpayer” said Sustainability Council executive director, Simon Terry.
He was …
Key GMO Issues Remain Unanswered
“Providing more flexibility over how GMOs are released is prudent but does not address the real questions raised by GM release” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
A government …
Government Too Slow to Protect Against GM Maize
“Government is shown to have again acted too late in the face of a clear exposure to GM contamination” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“It was only 8 …
Sustainable Development Strategy Requires More Grunt
The Sustainability Council backed today’s call by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment for a review of the capacity within government to implement its proposed Sustainable Development Strategy.
“Government’s declared …
Extending Moratorium Affects Tiny Part of Research
An extension of the moratorium on GMO release would affect only a very small part of New Zealand’s biological research effort.
It would not, as is often suggested, cripple New …
NZ Could be Targeted for High Risk GMO Testing
“New Zealand will need to change its liability laws if it is to avoid being targeted by developers of more risky GMOs” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“The …
Europe Sets the Standard for GM Liability Law
Attorney General Margaret Wilson is expected to respond today to requests for releaseof the Law Commission report on GM liability.
The Law Commission report was delivered to Margaret Wilson on …
