16.06.2010 | permalink
The Government is being accused of ”deliberate foot-dragging” for taking more than six months to investigate two genetically engineered (GE) plants found growing near Christchurch. Green groups say millions of dollars of exports and New Zealand’s prized ”100% Pure” could be threatened after any major GE breaches if it takes the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry-Biosecurity New Zealand six months to scrutinise just two weeds.