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No Seed Is Safe With GE Pasture

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has today expressed concern at the potentially devastating impact on New Zealand's pastoral sector of proposed genetically modified clovers and ryegrasses.

02 Mar 2010 |

'Dirty Dozen' Exposed

New Zealand research exposing the twelve most heavily pesticide-contaminated foods shows how kiwis are exposed to toxic chemicals at every meal, says Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

13 Dec 2009 |

Organic Awards Recognise Dairy and Wine

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) will present their industry awards to leaders from the organic wine and dairy sectors, in a gala dinner at the University of Waikato this evening.

14 Nov 2009 |

Organic Awards Finalists Announced

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has announced finalists for the 2009 Organic Awards, which recognize leading organizations and individuals from the organic sector.

03 Nov 2009 |

Organic Conference to Hear From Top Local Researchers

The Organic Sector Conference from 13-15 November will hear from a wide range of local researchers at the forefront of sustainability science, says Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

21 Oct 2009 |

Organic Sector Wants a CoOL World Food Day

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is using UN World Food Day today to call for mandatory country of origin labeling (CoOL) on fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.

16 Oct 2009 |

World Comes to Waikato for Organic Sector Conference

The Director of Switzerland's Federal Office for Agriculture, Dr Manfred Bötsch, will address the Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) Organic Sector Conference in November.

29 Sep 2009 |

Nominations Open For 2009 Organic Awards

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has officially opened entries for the annual Organic Awards, which recognize leading organic producers, exporters, enterprises and individuals.

02 Sep 2009 |

Organic Umbrella Welcomes Winegrowers

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ), the umbrella group for organics and biodynamics, has welcomed the Organic Winegrowers New Zealand Incorporated as its newest member.

01 Sep 2009 |

Innovators To Address Organic Conference

Four leaders in innovative farming practices have today been announced as keynote presenters to the Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) Organic Sector Conference, which will take place at the University of Waikato from 13 to 15 November.

17 Aug 2009 |