Eco warrior and beloved founder of Lisa’s Hummus, Lisa Er, has taken her passion for people and the planet beyond the kitchen table and into the halls of Parliament. Lisa has always had ethical business practices and a commitment to sustainability, now she is rallying support for a cause close to my heart — halting the fast-tracked Gene Technology Bill!
I really appreciate the effort Lisa has put into launching this petition to try and put the brakes on it. She’s calling on the House of Representatives to halt the progress of the Gene Technology Bill and instead set up a full Commission of Inquiry.
Her message is clear and powerful: before we make any changes to our genetic technology laws, we need to take the time to properly consider the impacts on health and the environment. And just as importantly, we need to involve the wider community in that conversation.
This is more than a legislative tweak – it’s about safeguarding the future of our food, our ecosystems, and our right to make informed choices.
More abut the petition …
Petition request
That the House of Representatives halt the progress of the Gene Technology Bill and instead set up a Commission of Inquiry into the health and safety of people and the environment on behalf of citizens, to allow time for wider community and stakeholder consultation.
Petition reason
I consider the Gene Technology Bill has failed to follow sound and fair processes by not consulting enough with the public and other stakeholders. I believe there is inadequate consideration of Te Tiriti obligations, and insufficient requirements to protect people and the environment from the risks of GE contamination. A range of gene editing techniques would be excluded from regulation. This would mean GE products would enter the environment and food supply untested, unregistered and unlabeled.
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I found out about this petition through Organic NZ, they are the leading source of information on organic food, gardening, farming and sustainable living in Aotearoa. Click here to follow them on Instagram and to get updated information on this petition.
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