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Genetic Engineering

When Parliament is misdirected – A case for regulatory failure?

J. R. Bruning -

The western world is witnessing a steady corruption of laws and processes, with governments ‘bending’ our institutions to serve the interests of powerful industries...

The Big Debate: How many new doctors will NZ need if the Gene Technology Bill is passed?

Guy Hatchard -

Currently there are 19,350 doctors in NZ, that’s one for every 264 people. According to Hon. Judith Collins, our Minister for Business Innovation and Enterprise...

Reailty Check Radio to host Gene Technology Bill webinar

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Reality Check Radio (RCR) has announced a special webinar to discuss the controversial Gene Technology Bill, scheduled for 8 PM on Thursday, January 16. The...

Meta are still fact checking in NZ and the Gene Technology Bill is on their radar

Guy Hatchard -

Judith Collins is promising us an economic miracle if only she can deregulate biotechnology. According to Collins, gene technology research using CRISPR will be a...

The Gene Technology Bill contains a covert assault on our Kiwi culture

Guy Hatchard -

Anyone living in NZ today will be aware of how much we, as individuals and as a people, value our identity and cultural values. We...

Waking up from the dream of biotechnology

Guy Hatchard -

Deep in a dream, our quiet consciousness suddenly realises that it is no longer a dream but has become a nightmare. The inner voice screams ‘wake...

Message for MPs: The Gene Technology Bill has exposed a knowledge deficit at the heart of the NZ Parliamentary process

Guy Hatchard -

Yesterday the discovery of a oriental fruit fly in Auckland caused a panic and a ban on the movement of fruit and vegetables. Biosecurity NZ said...

Australian gene tech regulator considering application to release GM mosquitoes

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Critics warn of dangers as genetically modified mosquitoes spread across continents in Bill Gates-backed ventures. In a controversial effort to combat mosquito-borne diseases, Bill Gates...

A week in politics that stole our rights and changed our nation forever

Guy Hatchard -

This week Judith Collins, Minister for Science and Technology, and Chris Luxon, Prime Minister, decided to introduce a policy change with a Laurel and Hardy...

‘You f***ing muppets!’: Government Genetic Engineering announcement met with public backlash

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins announced their intention to lift the country’s nearly 30-year ban on genetic...