A Gene Technology Bill that overturns GE Free Aotearoa and deregulates the genetic modification of our landscapes and our food was introduced to Parliament on 17 December 2024. It is sitting with the Health Select Committee where submissions close on the Monday 17th February 2025. The government intends it to become operational law this year. 

The claim that some GMOs, such as specific types of gene edited organisms, can be presumed safe is not scientifically valid. Gene editing has been shown to result in many unexpected changes to the DNA. Therefore, there is risk, and where there is risk, we need regulation. 

Your Voice Matters! Submissions don’t need to be complex – simple, clear statements make a difference. Write in your own words for maximum impact and focus on issues that matter to you. Let’s work together to protect our GE-Free status and safeguard New Zealand’s future!