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UN Convention on Preservation of the Human Species
Monday, 23 September 2002, 10:28 am | Groundswell Canterbury
Call for Government to Support Development of UN Convention on the Preservation of the Human Species. More >>
Royal Commission Report a Fraud
Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 11:38 am | Groundswell Canterbury
The release of a report by the UK Soil Association entitled “Seeds of doubt: experiences of North American farmers of genetically modified crops” has led Groundswell spokesperson Tremane Barr to conclude that the Royal Commission on Genetic Modifications belief ... More >>
Brave new world here already
Monday, 16 September 2002, 11:51 am | Groundswell Canterbury
Confirmation of New Zealand’s first baby developed through pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) has highlighted the fact that the genetic engineering of human babies is now in the realm of science fact, not fiction and could soon be carried out here. More >>
Groundswell Damns Eugenics Nightmare in HSNO Bill
Wednesday, 22 May 2002, 2:28 pm | Groundswell Canterbury
The final passing of the HSNO Genetic Modification Amendment Bill has brought sharp condemnation from Groundswell spokesperson Tremane Barr. More >>
Lincoln University Students Vote For A GE Free NZ
Friday, 10 May 2002, 12:32 pm | Groundswell Canterbury
Groundswell spokesperson Tremane Barr has praised the groundbreaking initiative of the Lincoln University Student Association (LUSA) in conducting a referendum of its students in order to find out what stance LUSA should take on genetic engineering. More >>
World Corn Gene Bank Contaminated By GMOs
Sunday, 21 April 2002, 9:47 pm | Groundswell Canterbury
The Mexican government at the Biodiversity Convention meeting in the Hague on Friday confirmed that the worlds home of corn diversity has become contaminated with a GE virus and other GMO material used in genetically engineered corn. This contamination ... More >>
Groundswell Opposed To HSNO Amendment Bill
Thursday, 28 March 2002, 4:39 pm | Groundswell Canterbury
Groundswell opposed to HSNO Amendment Bill Groundswell spokesperson Tremane Barr has described the final form of the HSNO Amendment Bill as unacceptably dangerous to the environment. More >>
Groundswell Blasts Eugenics Nightmare In HSNO Bill
Thursday, 21 February 2002, 9:53 am | Groundswell Canterbury
The GE free activist organisation Groundswell gave a verbal submission to the select committee considering the HSNO Amendment Bill on Wednesday night and blasted the government for allowing the potential of the genetic engineering of human beings. More >>
New GE Food Labelling Regulations Not Far Enough
Friday, 7 December 2001, 12:13 am | Groundswell Canterbury
Groundswell Canterbury has welcomed the introduction of labelling for genetically engineered foods, but says that the labelling requirements do not go far enough. Spokesperson Tremane Barr said “Consumers have been demanding the right to avoid ... More >>
