Giant Experiment

Fonterra's Gutting Of Organic Dairying Is The Next Step To GE Farms.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fonterra has taken its next step towards genetically engineered pastures, with its announced scaling back of organic production by half, according to the Soil & Health Association of NZ.

Minister Called To Intervene Against 2,4-D in Food

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GE-Free NZ in food and environment are asking that the New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council and Health Minister immediately review the Food Standards Australia New Zealand approval to release 2, 4-D corn line DAS-40278-9 into the food supply.

Supermarkets Asked to Pull GE Maize After Study Finds GE Feed Toxic

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Supermarkets are being asked to pull GE Maize flour off the shelves, after new analysis of 19 animal studies found increased risk of kidney and liver damage.

Protect farmers choice for a GE Free agricultural production

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Co-existence does not work and farmers are being sued by big Agri-chemical companies for being contaminated with GMO's.

GM Feed Toxic, New Meta-Analysis Confirms

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A meta-analysis on 19 studies confirms kidney and liver toxicity in rats and mice fed on GM soybean and maize, representing more than 80 percent of all commercially available GM food.

Business leaders value New Zealand’s pure advantage

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pure Advantage has been formed in the belief that enhancing New Zealand’s natural environment in order to improve our competitive positioning in the global shift to green growth represents a huge opportunity for all Kiwis to prosper.

EU Regulators and Monsanto Exposed for Hiding Glyphosate Toxicity

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission approved glyphosate knowing, as Monsanto did, that it causes birth defects, while the public were kept in the dark, the herbicide must now be banned.

Conflicts of interest at Government science board

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are serious concerns of a conflict of interest emerging in the Government's push for agricultural innovation using recombinant biotechnology, especially in the context of protecting New Zealand's Brand image.

Protect our Daily Bread! - GE-Wheat threatens Australia and NZ

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Australians are taking action to protect our daily bread. New Zealanders can join people all over Australia who are standing-up to protect our daily bread. Take action!

Tell manufacturers that GE contamination in infant formula is NOT acceptable

Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An urgent warning to parents that access to GM-free infant formula is threatened because companies like Nestle and Heinz claim it is 'impractical' for them to keep GE contamination out.

Doctors and Scientists Make Public Warning

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Open Letter from Physicians & Scientists for Global Responsibility

Is a new disease emerging in US GE crops? - The Huber interviews

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Is a new disease emerging in US GE crops? - The Huber interviews

Ask your council and community board for district Plans to prohibit GMO release

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Please act now to ensure your community is protected from GMO's and puts in place a plan change, banning all GMO land use!

Write to the Prime Minister to stop the spraying of GE-animal waste onto fields

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The AgResearch site in Ruakura is the location of GE animal experiments with cows, sheep and goats. The waste and blood is being inadequately treated and sprayed onto fields.

A response to Fed. Farmers article on "ungreening" New Zealand

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The article by Federated Farmers is not visible on-line but was published in the Sunday Star Times. Please click here to view a scanned copy online. It quotes the 'academic' research from Otago University showing Nuclear power and GE crops will not harm New Zealand's image.

What's happening in NZ? Listen to this PlanetFM interview on Genetic Engineering

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What's happening in NZ? Listen to this PlanetFM interview on Genetic Engineering- update May 2011 PlanetFM with Jon Carapiet

Nuclear Power and GE Crops Won't Harm NZ's Clean Green Image? (Yeah Right)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A new report says New Zealand's international image would not be harmed if we had nuclear power stations or GE grass.

Food Production Can Double shows UN Report

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Right to Food report shows agroecology and sustainable organic farming can double food production in the developing world. GE-Free agriculture can feed the world.

Free Trade Undermines Bio-Security standards

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The push for Free Trade Agreements is a serious threat to biosecurity in New Zealand, and to the right to avoid GE food. MAF are already in a compromised position as trade-access dominates.

Improved Animal Performance Good News for NZ

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Research into improved animal performance shows that New Zealand can gain sustainable economic benefits and apply 'climate-smart' techniques identified by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Fonterra blacklisted in New True Food Guide

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand's Fonterra - the world's biggest dairy exporter - is under scrutiny over potential GM [genetically modified] contamination in the milk products it sells.

India under threat from GE Bill

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Greenpeace says please send a message to the Indian Prime Minister.

Interesting Websites

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Three interesting websites about GE.

Make a submission against GE trees

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Please make a submission against plans for a 25-year field trial of Genetically Engineered Pine Trees.

Make a submission against approval of GE foods

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Public submissions against new approvals for GM foods: deadlines 12 May (GM Corn A1029), 18 May (GM-derived lipase enzyme A1036) and 19 May (GM Soy A1035)

Fonterra and Councils in firing line from expansion of GE animals

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Plans by AgResearch to produce Genetically Modified milk for overseas companies GTC and Pharming, put Fonterra in the firing line of a consumer backlash.

Mutant Calves Revealed in AgResearch GE Trials

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Genetically modified cows were born with ovaries that grew so large they caused ruptures and killed the animals.

US Courts hear disputes over GE crops and food

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fourteen years after commercialisation of the world's first biotech crop, United States regulatory agencies charged with overseeing biotech crops are under attack.

GE Animals: GE Free NZ seeks leave to The Supreme Court

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court is to consider the case brought by GE-Free NZ concerning four applications by AgResearch seeking indefinite and wideranging use of GE animals in New Zealand.

EU says no to High-Lysine GE corn Approved in NZ

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monsanto pulls GM corn amid serious food safety concerns. Applicant's dossiers contained wide-ranging fraudulent research

Plans for GM Grass threaten NZ

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A plan to grow paddocks of genetically modified grass created to cut the greenhouse gases produced by cows is in the pipeline at Crown-owned company AgResearch.

High Court Appeal On GE Animals Continues

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year the High Court upheld GE Free NZ's complaint against other applications for GE animals by AgResearch.

Inghams deliberately using GM feed - despite their advertising claims!

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Commerce Commission has warned Inghams about misleading the public about its products.

Action Alert: Submissions needed on GE animals: deadline 18 December

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AgResearch has applied to develop (in indoor and outdoor containment) goats, sheep and cows genetically modified to produce human therapeutic proteins, and to alter levels of gene activities and proteins for the study of gene function, milk composition and disease resistance.

Media Coverage of High Court Decision

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Media coverage from 3 News, 95bFM and the Otago Daily Times

Victory For New Zealanders

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The High Court has ruled against ERMA's decision to allow genetically engineered (GE) animals, after an appeal by GE Free New Zealand.

High Court appeal upheld - GM animal applications not valid

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a precedent setting case, the High Court has upheld the appeal by GE Free NZ in Food and Environment against ERMA and AgResearch.

Doctors Call for Ban on Genetically Modified Foods

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

Councils Take Note of High Court Decision

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A High Court ruling overturning the government's Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) decision to accept GMO applications from AgResearch is applauded by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC).

Extracts from the High Court Decision

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the high court of New Zealand Wellington Registry- CIV-2008-485-2370

Kiwi Poll Rejects GE Animals

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Most New Zealanders are strongly opposed to the genetic engineering of animals in New Zealand, with farmers as ardently opposed as the rest of the community, a new survey shows.

More information for submissions

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make a submission to ERMA (The Environmental Risk Management Authority) asking them to decline AgResearch's applications

Fonterra at risk from GE plans

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fonterra's Future at Risk from GE Milk
GE free NZ Press Release - 1 September 2008

Deformed Calves

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Deformed calves don't enhance NZ's image, AgResearch"
Green Party Media Release - 4 Sept 2008

Public submissions needed to protect GE Free NZ

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deadline 15 August - It's time for the public to be heard!
Please make an urgent submission to ERMA on regulations being considered after Green Party negotiations with the government.

Quick guide to making a submission on GE Field trials

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GMF06002 - GE Field trials of Onion, Spring Onion, Garlic & Leek - Deadline: Monday, 26 May 2008.

Application for more GE animals soon?

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Look out for this one from AgResearch coming to ERMA soon. There are concerns this may be a 'production' level project under the guise of 'research'.

GE Tree “Safety” Claims Misleading

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reports that research on GE trees by Scion has proved them ‘safe’ are highly misleading, and obscure the serious risks posed to New Zealand.

Green Party Press Release

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Report exposes Government inaction over GE

GE free NZ Press Release

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

“Restore Moratorium”: GE Failures Threaten National Interest