Posted 24th August 2001

Organics Scores First Political Points
From Rodney Times Tuesday 21 Aug 2001

Rodney receives 'organic friendly' tag

Rodney has been declared 'organic friendly' and is the first district in New Zealand to do so, claims Mayor John Law. The decision was made at a recent meeting of the council's environment committee and was approved unanimously, he says. "By becoming organic friendly, it shows that Rodney realises the importance of the environment and is also prepared to embrace a different point of view, " Mr Law contends.

Rodney receives 'organic friendly' tag Rodney has been declared 'organic friendly' and is the first district in New Zealand to do so, claims Mayor John Law. The decision was made at a recent meeting of the council's environment committee and was approved unanimously, he says. "By becoming organic friendly, it shows that Rodney realises the importance of the environment and is also prepared to embrace a different point of view, " Mr Law contends.

On the contrary, organised farming supports the move because of the potential for future success it holds, including job creation and tourism. Other options include an organic trail taking in arts, crafts, vineyards and Rodney's other attractions, Mr Law says. Mr Law stresses the declaration has nothing to do with the more controversial GE. The royal commission's report will first have to be studied in depth before a decision is made on that subject, he says. ..

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