January 2017

GM FREE growing regions are calling on the Māori Party to stop the Government from removing local powers that protect their GM FREE status

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GM FREE growing regions are calling on the Māori Party to stop the Government from removing local powers that protect their GM FREE status

BAY PRODUCERS WANT TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE

Bay producers want to be able to compete
Hawke's Bay Today, January 19 2017

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11784509


Just before Christmas, the Maori Party took a stand that is hugely important for Hawke's Bay.

The party told Environment Minister Nick Smith it does not support giving him new powers under the Resource Management Act (RMA) - if he could use them to outlaw GM Free Food production zones.

The Maori Party's stance is critical.