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Sylvia Nissen, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy, Lincoln University, New Zealand

NZ’s gene technology reform carries benefits and risks – a truly independent regulator will be vital

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Genetic modification is back on the political agenda in New Zealand. The issue may not be as hotly contentious as it once was, but big questions remain about the way forward.

Last year, the National-led coalition government signalled its intent to reform genetic modification laws to provide more “enabling” and “modern” regulation. The subsequent gene technology bill was introduced in December and is currently before select committee.

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