Claudia O'NeillMultimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB·Newstalk ZB·4 Jun, 2026 04:59 PM3 mins to readProponents of the bill fear indecision could stifle innovation. Photo / 123rfProponents of the bill fear indecision could stifle innovation. Photo / 123rfIndustry observers are warning New Zealand could fall behind many of its trading partners, as National’s plans to loosen gene technology rules and “harness biotechnology” continue to stall.
The Government introduced a bill in 2024 seeking to end the 30-year hardline ban on the use of genetic technology outside of
