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Consultation underway for inputs under new organics regime 1st October 2025 /

Consultation underway for inputs under new organics regime

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Gene Tech Bill report delayed 1st August 2025 /

Gene Tech Bill report delayed

The Health Select Committee has extended its reporting deadline on the controversial Gene Technology Bill from 31 July to 22 August.


OANZ on gene tech review, non-GMO status 19th August 2024 /

OANZ on gene tech review, non-GMO status

The organic sector is welcoming the government’s review of gene technology rules to meet changes in scientific advancement, but warns that any change in New Zealand’s current non-GMO status is risky.


Organic Futures Symposium slated for May 18th March 2024 /

Organic Futures Symposium slated for May

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand is holding a one-day symposium focused on the evolving landscape of organics.


Organic dairy co-op files for liquidation 23rd January 2024 /

Organic dairy co-op files for liquidation

A seven-year old dairy co-operative, Organic Dairy Hub, has filed for liquidation.


Call goes out for OrganicNZ Awards 19th January 2024 /

Call goes out for OrganicNZ Awards

Nominations are now open for the OrganicNZ Awards 2024.


Call for more investment in organic, regenerative agri – not GE 13th June 2023 /

Call for more investment in organic, regenerative agri – not GE

New Zealand needs substantial investment in organic, regenerative agriculture to combat climate change, rather than loosening regulations on genetically engineered products, according to the Soil & Health Association..


Export growth opportunity: Organics bill boost for $723m sector 30th March 2023 /

Export growth opportunity: Organics bill boost for $723m sector

Existing markets will grow and doors will open in new markets as the new laws come into play, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.


Organic Bill passes second reading 2nd November 2022

Organic Bill passes second reading

New Zealand’s Parliament passed the second reading of the newly named ‘Organic Products and Production Bill’, on Thursday 27 October 2022.


Exports crucial to new $4.7bn organics strategy 10th November 2021 /

Exports crucial to new $4.7bn organics strategy

But more growers and farmers would need to convert to organic to hit the $4.7bn target by 2030.


Bostock, blackcurrant powder among organic award winners 21st September 2021 /

Bostock, blackcurrant powder among organic award winners

Six winners have been unveiled at the 2021 Organic New Zealand Awards.


Ceres Organics fritter mix recall 11th August 2021

Ceres Organics fritter mix recall

Ceres Enterprise is recalling specific batches of its Fritter Mix due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, namely gluten, and an incorrect claim about gluten.