When Auckland Council refused to defend precautionary measures against genetically engineered organisms, it sparked outrage among advocates like Jon Carapiet of GE-Free New Zealand. With the controversial Gene Technology Bill stripping away national and local safeguards, the stakes are high—potential environmental risks, economic fallout, and a loss of public trust. Why is the council staying silent? And could New Zealand be unwittingly positioned as a global testing ground for genetic engineering? Dive into the debate that’s shaping the future of food, farming, and fundamental rights.

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