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.