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Victory For Food Safety: Government Rejects 100-Fold Glyphosate Increase After Public Outcry
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 4:10 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Farmers, consumers, health advocates, and environmental champions came together and changed the course of food policy in this country. This is a collective victory and a powerful reminder that citizens can shape the kind of food system we want. More >>
Gene Tech Bill Stalls Again. Support Hinges On Strong Health And Environmental Safeguards
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 1:24 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
OANZ emphasised that despite repeated requests, no independent government analysis has been conducted on the economic, health, environmental or cultural impacts of deregulating gene technology. More >>
Gene Tech Bill Report Delayed. OANZ Welcomes Opportunity For Greater Scrutiny.
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 1:42 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
While no official explanation for the delay has been given, OANZ views the extension as a positive sign that the widespread concerns raised by farmers, exporters, scientists, and consumers are being taken seriously. More >>
Gene-Edited Foods Could Hit Shelves Without Labels Under New Trans-Tasman Proposal
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 8:40 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
The proposal, known as P1055, would exclude foods produced using New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) from GM classification, despite involving artificial genetic modification. More >>
Organic Sector Tops $1.18 Billion – Growth Slowed By Policy Gaps Despite Strong Global Demand
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 6:28 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
“Organics is delivering strong returns and long-term market relevance,” said OANZ Chief Executive Tiffany Tompkins. “But the sector is still working with one hand tied behind its back.” More >>
Gene Tech Bill: A High-Stakes Gamble That Risks Farmers’ Livelihoods, Trade, And NZ’s Global Reputation
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 2:15 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
The government’s own Regulatory Impact Statement acknowledges that organic producers will bear the financial burden of adapting to the risks posed by GMO expansion. More >>
Organics Aotearoa NZ Calls For Key Amendments To The Gene Technology Bill To Safeguard New Zealand Organic Farming
Friday, 7 March 2025, 9:15 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
OANZ has been consistent through its submission and articulating to all political parties and the Government that the best outcome would be to have food and environment exempt from the bill. More >>
Rushed GE Law Changes Leave Farmers Facing Uncertainty And Unfair Costs
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:01 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) says the process has significant shortcomings, with effectively no consultation, insufficient due diligence and no clarity for food producers, regardless of their views on genetic engineering (GE) or their production ... More >>
NZ Exports Risk Multi-Billion Dollar Hit If GMO Rules Deregulated
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:18 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
The report, commissioned by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) to evaluate the cost of proposed regulatory changes governing gene technology, says that the costs as well as potential benefits of deregulating gene technology need to be carefully ... More >>
Genetic Engineering Reforms Risk Making NZ An Outlier
Monday, 4 November 2024, 12:15 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Of particular concern is the fact that no economic assessment of the potential impacts of these regulatory changes has been conducted, and that it appears that no intention exists on the part of government to conduct such an assessment, says Brendan Hoare, ... More >>
Genetic Engineering Reforms Risk Making NZ An Outlier
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 8:28 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
These proposed changes aren’t, as touted by proponents, a catch-up to align us with countries that permit GMO production—they’re a leap into the unknown, with no thorough understanding of the science, and no assurance of safety for our ecosystems ... More >>
New Gene Technology Rules Discussion Welcomed
Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:38 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
The organic sector has welcomed the New Zealand government’s review of gene technology rules to meet changes in scientific advancements. More >>
New Gene Technology Rules Discussion Welcomed
Sunday, 18 August 2024, 9:14 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Given the level of commercial sensitivity to multiple stakeholders, we expect a close engagement with the Government as it works through this review and proposes new regulations. More >>
Robust GE Regulations Benefit NZ
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 4:04 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Robust regulations for genetic engineering have multiple benefits, says Organics Aotearoa New Zealand ( OANZ) . The peak organic sector body says a precautionary approach to GE has been good for producers, consumers, the economy, the environment ... More >>
Organics Aotearoa NZ Applauds The Green Party’s Commitment To Regenerative And Organic Farming
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 2:50 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Green Party Co-leader, James Shaw, today announced the party’s Farming for the Future Plan, including a $297m fund to support farmers and growers to transition to climate-friendly regenerative and organic practices. Auckland, NZ (12 September ... More >>
Organics Aotearoa NZ Applauds Minister Damien O’ConnorFor Introducing Organics Product Bill
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 12:34 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Minister Damien O'Connor has introduced the Organics Product Bill that, if passed, will create a national standard for organics and will bring New Zealand into line with its major trading partners. Wellington, NZ (1 March, 2020) - Organics Aotearoa ... More >>
Progress Welcomed on National Regulation for Organics
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 9:55 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has welcomed the announcement from Minister of Agriculture and Food Safety Damien O’Connor to move forward with the next legislative steps towards defining a single national organic standard, underpinned by regulation, ... More >>
CEO Moves On as OANZ Restructures
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 8:56 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is restructuring the organisation with CEO, Brendan Hoare moving on to concentrate on his own organic marketing, trade and organisational development business, said Chairman, Doug Voss. OANZ will not replace the position ... More >>
New Zealand Organic Market Report 2018
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 4:38 pm | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand Organic Market Report 2018 The New Zealand organic sector has grown 30 per cent since 2015 to now be worth $600 million per year, buoyed by consumer demand here and globally. More >>
Buzz from Organics Aotearoa
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 10:25 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
June is a very big month for OANZ. We are completing the 2018 Organic Market Report to be launched on June 20, and as we write this update, your Board and many of you have rallied to the call to let your views be heard at MPI’s nationwide consultation ... More >>
