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Whales May Survive But NZ's Reputation May Not

Thursday, 23 June 2005, 2:36 pm | GE Free NZ

The New Zealand government's display of double-standards on conservation and the environment at recent international conferences will come back to haunt them and threatens to undermine our international standing. More >>

Developing Nations Slam NZ for GM stance

Monday, 20 June 2005, 10:13 am | GE Free NZ

New Zealand is being condemned by developing nations for blocking an agreement that would require proper labelling of shipments of GM organisms, and effectively forcing each country to develop a patchwork of local laws. More >>

Medical Milk Could Do More Harm than Good

Monday, 13 June 2005, 10:32 am | GE Free NZ

AgResearch's plans to develop "medical milk" through modifications to New Zealand's Dairy herds could damage exports and could even increase the risk of disease in people. More >>

Alarm at School Sickness : Action Needed on Bt 10

Friday, 10 June 2005, 12:25 am | GE Free NZ

Reports of a high level of Influenza B striking schools in epidemic proportions after the MeNZb vaccination is a warning that the government should stop ignoring the risks presented by illegal Bt10 corn. More >>

Australia Threatens Sanctions Over NZ Biosecurity

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 12:42 am | GE Free NZ

New Zealand's future is at risk as a result of Australia's threats of sanctions over biosecurity measures designed to prevent new pests gaining a foothold here. More >>

Japanese Discovery Raises New Alert on BT 10 Corn

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 12:40 am | GE Free NZ

The risk of Bt10 being in the New Zealand food chain has been again confirmed, despite denials by Health Minister Annette King. Japan has found Bt10 in its latest shipment and sent it back to America. But New Zealand authorities are being left in the dark ... More >>

Fear Of Boycotts as NZ De-rails Intl. Agreement

Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:09 pm | GE Free NZ

International consensus on a system to regulate GM organisms is being undermined by New Zealand and causing anger amongst nations around the world. More >>

New Discovery of Illegal Bt10 in Corn Shipments.

Thursday, 2 June 2005, 4:38 pm | GE Free NZ

Despite claims by Health Minister Annette King that illegal Bt10 corn is no longer being exported out of the US, in May a shipment of corn to Ireland has been intercepted and found to contain Bt 10 . This is some six months after Bt10 was supposedly removed ... More >>

NZ Plays Spoiler Role Over GE Liability

Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 2:08 pm | GE Free NZ

The Labour Party and Minister Marian Hobbs appear to have briefly rediscoverd "socialism" - in allowing New Zealand delegates at international conference to play a "spoiler " role in the debate on GE liabilty. More >>

NZ Shamed By Stance Against Liability for GMO's

Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 9:41 am | GE Free NZ

New Zealand's stance against GM liability could destroy our reputation as an international voice for justice and as an honest broker amongst developing nations. More >>

Food May Be Increasing Antibiotic Resistance

Friday, 27 May 2005, 4:51 pm | GE Free NZ

Alarm about increased antibiotic resistance should be a wake-up call to authorities about the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry and in GE foods being allowed into New Zealand from overseas. More >>

GE Lollies Given away to Kids Angers Parents.

Thursday, 26 May 2005, 9:13 am | GE Free NZ

GE Lollies Given away to Kids Angers Parents. A Parent alarmed that a local shop has been giving away South-African made lollies to his children has complained to GE Free NZ and promted concerns over their GE content. FIZZER lollies have been imported ... More >>

Australia's Split from NZ on GM labels

Monday, 23 May 2005, 2:22 pm | GE Free NZ

Australia has turned against it's common policy with New Zealand that requires labelling of many GM foods, prompting fears that basic consumer rights will be undermined through WTO negotiations. More >>

Govt Asked to Intervene as Scientist Refused Visa

Monday, 23 May 2005, 10:24 am | GE Free NZ

Government Asked to Intervene as Leading Biosafety Scientist Refused Visa GE Free NZ in food and environment are calling on the New Zealand Government to seek clarification about Canada's refusal of a visa for a leading scientist to attend meetings finalising ... More >>

Scientists Back Groups On Test For Illegal Corn

Friday, 20 May 2005, 9:33 am | GE Free NZ

GE Free NZ in food and environment are calling for FSANZ to identify and label products that contain GE and remove all those contaminated by Bt10 corn from supermarket shelves after scienists have given backing to our concerns. More >>

NZ Authorities Silent

Thursday, 12 May 2005, 4:20 pm | GE Free NZ

New Zealand Consumers are being denied information and protection by Food Safety officials at the same time as European officials are taking action to prevent illegal BT10 corn imports. Germany's Consumer Protection Minister has blamed the US for "unbelievable ... More >>