Nelson Leads Way To GE-Free Future
Posted 6th April 2001

Nelson Becomes A GE Free Zone - Tonight's vote by Nelson City Council to make Nelson city a GE Free zone makes Nelson the first GE Free and Nuclear Free city to be established in New Zealand (possibly the world). PlaNet is very pleased to note this move, which must be supported by other Councils and Local Bodies if Nelson is not to be left vulnerable to the pro-ge corporate lobbyists. Resolution 1 - that Nelson City declares itself a GE-Free City. 8:3 passed. One abstention. Resolution 2 - That NCC continues to urge the government to fully inquire into the philosophical, ethical and scientific, health and economic implications of genetic engineering. 11:1 passed GE-Free supporters in Nelson intend to look into the regional plan change next. Apparently to put a prohibited activity in place via the Resource Mgment Act can take as long as 2 years. .