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New and genetically modified organisms publications

General publications|Technical reports| Consultation documents |Reports and guides prepared by other organisations

General publications

Name Date Reference
Factors influencing decisions to innovate with new organisms June 2012 CR 145
Genetic Modification - The New Zealand Approach (booklet) June 2004 ME656
Genetic Modification - The New Zealand Approach (pamphlet) October 2003 INFO 41
Genetic modification: current controls in New Zealand and the Royal Commission's recommendations October 2001 ME632
Your Guide to the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act July 2001 ME393
Introduction to the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act July 2001 INFO 19B
Sources of Information on the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act June 2000 INFO 19C
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Information Sheets December 1997 -

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Technical reports

Name Date Reference
Economic Risks and Opportunities from the Release of Genetically Modified Organisms in New Zealand April 2003 ME 465
Report of the Māori Reference Group: Advice to the Minister on amendments to the HSNO Act to better reflect the Treaty relationship between Māori and the Crown February 2003 ME469
Genetic Modification: Public Awareness & Knowledge Benchmark Survey November 2001 TR114

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Consultation documents

The Ministry is not currently consulting on any documents about new and genetically modified organisms. Past documents used for discussion are available below.

Past consultation documents

Name Date Reference

Summary of Submissions: Improving the Operation of the HSNO Act for New Organisms

 February 2003 ME462
Public Discussion Paper: Improving the Operation of the HSNO Act for New Organisms September 2002 ME454

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Reports and guides prepared by other organisations

Name Date Organisation
Report of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification 2002 Royal Commission on Genetic Modication
Summary of current scientific awareness of the effect of genetically modified organisms on the natural environment June 2001 AgResearch and HortResearch
Ensuring effective public participation in decision-making relating to genetically modified organisms June 2001 University of Auckland
Coexistence of genetically modified and non-genetically modified crops February 2001 AgResearch Ltd

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