Gene Technology Bill
What it actually does
Would replace the regime under the HSNO Act with a new regulator and risk-tiered rules, effectively ending the restriction on gene editing and genetic modification outside the laboratory. Passed first reading in December 2024 and was reported back in October 2025, but stalled before second reading after NZ First said it would not support it as drafted.
Source: RNZ · 2024-12
The Trump take
“Super crops, super science, and Winston's blocking it? Winston, call me. We'll make the greatest tomatoes ever seen.”parody
Why it scored this way
Red tape
Big deregulation of biotech
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Loves it
Deals & property
Opens the door to biotech investment
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Likes it
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