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NZ govt urged to defend EU against US law suit
Thursday, 29 April 2004, 9:38 am | GE Free NZ
A despicable attack on Europe with a $1.8 billion lawsuit by the US shows that the American biotech industry and US government do not have the public's health or consumer rights at heart. In taking this action the US has chosen to intimidate the largest ... More >>
BSA upholds complaint against Holmes
Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 11:54 am | GE Free NZ
Broadcasting watchdog upholds complaint against Holmes- TVNZ guilty of breach of standards: Public misled over GE Moratorium More >>
TVNZ guilty - Public misled over GE Moratorium
Monday, 26 April 2004, 4:14 pm | GE Free NZ
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has found TVNZ guilty of breaching the Broadcasting Act's requirement for accuracy and fairness during the peak of a debate about the government's decision to end the moratorium on GM release. More >>
ERMA Underfunding puts Country at Risk
Friday, 23 April 2004, 12:12 am | GE Free NZ
A meeting between NGO 's and ERMA this week has revealed that the organisation is grossly underfunded and has raised new concerns that ERMA is unable to cope with demands of both New Organisms and Hazardous Substances because of a shortage of money. More >>
Faulty testing GE corn questions NZ maize
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:21 am | GE Free NZ
Flawed GE testing in the US, which may have allowed contaminated seed to slip into New Zealand, reveals the urgent need for new policies to prevent contamination in New Zealand. More >>
Public Urged to oppose GE wheat Application
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:21 am | GE Free NZ
A campaign urging New Zealanders to oppose Monsanto's application for importation of GE wheat is hotting up following the publication of advertisements in the Weekend Herald and on-line. More >>
Public Urged to oppose GE wheat Application
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 9:06 am | GE Free NZ
A campaign urging New Zealanders to oppose Monsanto's application for importation of GE wheat is hotting up following the publication of advertisements in the Weekend Herald and on-line. More >>
Iowa's "pharma crop" could decimate NZ exports
Monday, 29 March 2004, 11:01 am | GE Free NZ
The announcement that Iowa biotech interests want to use New Zealand to grow pharmaceutical crops is a step in the wrong direction. If ever brought to reality the proposal could decimate New Zealand's reputation as a source of safe food and create irreversible ... More >>
NZ risks squandering opportunity of the century
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 8:29 am | GE Free NZ
NZ risks squandering opportunity of the century. Western Australia’s Ban on GM crops a lesson for New Zealand More >>
Councils can make their own rulings on GE
Tuesday, 23 March 2004, 11:49 am | GE Free NZ
A new report commissioned by Northland councils from Dr. Royden Somerville, QC, a top Resource Management lawyer, shows that councils will have powers under the Local government act to protect their communities from the outdoor commercial growing and ... More >>
Praise for Supermarkets' GE-free chicken
Monday, 22 March 2004, 10:09 am | GE Free NZ
GE Free NZ in food and environment is welcoming the decision by Progressive Enterprise's 'Signature Range' to now source chickens from a supplier with a clear GE Free policy . More >>
Questions raised over PPL sheep conflict
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 8:37 am | GE Free NZ
Information on the demise of PPL therapeutics and its ties to AgResearch, Celentis and the Whakamaru sheep farm suggests that the Labour government has been having a long term illicit affair with PPL. More >>
GE companies will be held 'Liable'- says UK Govt
Friday, 12 March 2004, 9:37 am | GE Free NZ
Despite widespread anger at the UK government's approval for planting of GE maize, the crop might be 'dead in the water' if companies continue to refuse to accept liability for resulting harm. More >>
PPL collapses- Is Monsanto Next?
Friday, 12 March 2004, 9:35 am | GE Free NZ
The breakdown in negotiations to prop up PPL Therapeutics has lead to a total share collapse - and likely bankruptcy of the company behind New Zealand's longest-running GE trial. More >>
Concern over GE link to fever and vomiting
Wednesday, 10 March 2004, 8:36 am | GE Free NZ
The latest findings in the Philippines stand to confirm long-held fears that GE crops could result in dire health problems. Early research shows GE corn pollen is associated with serious illness in local villagers who are showing high antibody reactions to ... More >>
US Contamination Shows Need For Moratorium
Monday, 8 March 2004, 12:04 am | GE Free NZ
Studies showing GM crops released in the US have widely contaminated conventional crops after only 7 years of use is evidence of the need for New Zealand to prevent environmental release for the foreseeable future. More >>
US County Bans GE Crops
Friday, 5 March 2004, 8:51 am | GE Free NZ
GE Free New Zealand in food and environment welcomes the action of voters in Mendocino County, California, who have resoundingly voted to keep GE out of their region. More >>
Submissions overwhelm Australian Label committee
Wednesday, 3 March 2004, 11:41 am | GE Free NZ
Over 500 of the close-to 600 submissions to an Australian Parliamentary committee considering the " Truth in food-labelling" Bill have come from New Zealand. More >>
Scientist breaks protocol GE urgent warning
Monday, 1 March 2004, 9:41 am | GE Free NZ
A leading scientist and former member of Norway's Royal Commission on GM has broken with protocol by warning of serious health risks from GE foods implicated in three new studies. More >>
Floods Illustrate Risks Of Accidental Spread Of GE
Thursday, 26 February 2004, 1:26 pm | GE Free NZ
The recent devastating floods in the North Island have left many people homeless, and farmers ruined. The floods covered large distances, with crops and animals often being found a long way from where they came. Organic and conventional farms have ... More >>
