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Caring for NZ’s health. Raising awareness about chemicals, food safety, and pesticides through independent, volunteer research that isn’t funded or shaped by chemical companies. Sharing research that shows why The Gene Technology and Glyphosate increase bills are harmful to NZ health, sustainability and the economy.

Man spraying weeds in a yard with a yellow backpack sprayer. Glyphosate causes health risks.

Glyphosate Health Risks

November 4, 2025
Glyphosate causes health risks, why NZ should limit and then work towards banning its use.
Field of dead crops with a glowing DNA helix overlay, implying genetic modification and harm in NZ

GMOs, Chemical Dependance and Gene Escape: What Science Is Warning Us About

August 23, 2025
Many scientists warn of Genetic crop health issues and chemical dependance. NZ needs to say no to the Gene Technology an Glyphosate increase bills.
DeadMonarch butterfly on corn, tractor spraying field. Harmed by Gene tech crops

Why The Gene Technology Bill is Unsafe – NZ

August 21, 2025
The New Zealand Government is promoting its Gene Technology Bill as an “update to match science and technology.” In reality, this law would deregulate genetically engineered (GE) crops in ways that ignore well-documented harms and global experience. Independent research and international case studies demonstrate that GE crops are not only failing to deliver safety promises but are also directly linked to ecological damage, health risks, and costly regulatory failures. An example of just one study's conclusion following chronic ultra-low dose Roundup exposure: "Our results suggest that chronic exposure to a GBH in an established laboratory animal toxicity model system at an ultra-low, environmental dose can result in liver and kidney damage with potential significant health implications for animal and human populations."
Vegetables and grains arranged with a biohazard-labeled spray bottle.

Glyphosate and Gene Editing: What the Public Needs to Know

August 19, 2025
Glyphosate accumulates in human tissues, disrupts gut health and hormones, impairs cognition, and increase the risk of cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. NZ.
Drone spraying a field, with vegetables and grains in foreground. Text: Economic and Health Risks: Glyphosate, GMOs, and NZ's Food Bills.

Glyphosate and GMOs: Economic and Public Health Risks for NZ

August 18, 2025
Economic and Sectoral Risks There are economic risks: The Sustainable Business Council's members collectively represent NZ$169 billion in annual turnover. These Bills Could Threaten Key Sectors:
Person in hazmat suit spraying pesticide in a field.

Two Harmful Food Bills NZ Must Reject

August 18, 2025
If NZ raises glyphosate limits and weakens genetic safety laws, these risks including cancer, neurological, and hormonal impacts will increase, not decrease.
Man spraying weeds in a yard with a yellow backpack sprayer. Glyphosate causes health risks.

Glyphosate Health Risks

November 4, 2025
Glyphosate causes health risks, why NZ should limit and then work towards banning its use.
Field of dead crops with a glowing DNA helix overlay, implying genetic modification and harm in NZ

GMOs, Chemical Dependance and Gene Escape: What Science Is Warning Us About

August 23, 2025
Many scientists warn of Genetic crop health issues and chemical dependance. NZ needs to say no to the Gene Technology an Glyphosate increase bills.
DeadMonarch butterfly on corn, tractor spraying field. Harmed by Gene tech crops

Why The Gene Technology Bill is Unsafe – NZ

August 21, 2025
The New Zealand Government is promoting its Gene Technology Bill as an “update to match science and technology.” In reality, this law would deregulate genetically engineered (GE) crops in ways that ignore well-documented harms and global experience. Independent research and international case studies demonstrate that GE crops are not only failing to deliver safety promises but are also directly linked to ecological damage, health risks, and costly regulatory failures. An example of just one study's conclusion following chronic ultra-low dose Roundup exposure: "Our results suggest that chronic exposure to a GBH in an established laboratory animal toxicity model system at an ultra-low, environmental dose can result in liver and kidney damage with potential significant health implications for animal and human populations."
Vegetables and grains arranged with a biohazard-labeled spray bottle.

Glyphosate and Gene Editing: What the Public Needs to Know

August 19, 2025
Glyphosate accumulates in human tissues, disrupts gut health and hormones, impairs cognition, and increase the risk of cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. NZ.
Drone spraying a field, with vegetables and grains in foreground. Text: Economic and Health Risks: Glyphosate, GMOs, and NZ's Food Bills.

Glyphosate and GMOs: Economic and Public Health Risks for NZ

August 18, 2025
Economic and Sectoral Risks There are economic risks: The Sustainable Business Council's members collectively represent NZ$169 billion in annual turnover. These Bills Could Threaten Key Sectors:
Person in hazmat suit spraying pesticide in a field.

Two Harmful Food Bills NZ Must Reject

August 18, 2025
If NZ raises glyphosate limits and weakens genetic safety laws, these risks including cancer, neurological, and hormonal impacts will increase, not decrease.

What's Are The Gene Technology & Glyphosate Increase Bills - About At A Glance?

"Genetically modified food can have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of people whom consume it and may cause an impact on future generations belonging to those whom consume them. We as people have a right to be informed of what is GM food and what is to organic, and to have organic options that are not sprayed with chemicals."


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Exposure to glyphosate, increases the risk of a cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41 %