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Join our team on 10 June as we outline OANZ's submission on both the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills, how they connect to the Gene Tech Bill, and what it could mean for organic and non-GMO producers and consumers.
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The New Zealand Government has appointed Mike Butterick MP as Associate Minister of Agriculture - Organics, a dedicated ministerial role for the organic sector and, as far as Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is aware, a world first. No other country currently has a minister with a dedicated organic portfolio at the national government level.
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Read MoreThere is real momentum building in the organic dairy sector, and for South Island farmers, a significant opportunity has arrived. Fonterra has announced its intention to expand organic milk collection to the South Island for the first time, with plans targeting the 2028-29 season. A formal board decision is expected later this month. But whether that expansion proceeds depends on one thing: farmer commitment.
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Webinar Alert: What can New Zealand learn from Europe's organic policy journey? Join international expert Professor Nic Lampkin and OANZ economist Alistair Schorn to discuss what it takes to grow an organic sector.
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Organic Week runs from 1 to 10 May 2026, and this year the Soil and Health Association NZ has pulled together a wonderful programme of events to mark it. Take a look at what’s on and join us in celebrating organics and a thriving natural world.
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Join us as we reflect on the past, present and future of the fight for a GE-Free Future.
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Organic milk prices are at record highs, and farmers across Aotearoa are taking notice. But what does transition actually involve? Join us live as three organic farmers share the honest story of what it takes to move to certified organic production, the hard lessons, the wins, and everything in between.
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Join us for a conversation with emerging voices from across the organic and regenerative sector as they share their experiences, challenges, and ambitions for agriculture beyond conventional systems.
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Join Matt Scarf, 2024 Kellogg Scholar, to learn what a GE policy change means for organic farmers, exports, and NZ’s food integrity.
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2025 was one of the most challenging and consequential years in OANZ’s history. It was a year of defence and disruption, but also one of leadership, evidence-based advocacy, and renewed direction for the organic sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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A tribute to Jim Kebbell (1938–2026), one of the great pioneers of New Zealand’s organic movement. A friend to many and a tireless advocate for organics for over 50 years, Jim, alongside his wife Marion, helped shape everything from Common Property to Commonsense, and played a vital role in BioGro, the Organic Traders Association, and OANZ. We honour his legacy of service, integrity, and encouragement to the movement.
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We farewell our CEO, Tiffany Tompkins, and acknowledge the extraordinary contribution she has made to OANZ and Aotearoa New Zealand’s organic sector over the past six years.
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As the year draws to a close, we want to pause and say thank you to everyone who has walked alongside OANZ in what has been an extraordinary year for the organic sector.
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Catch up on all the latest organic news from home and abroad with Organic Aotearoa's monthly newsletter, The BUZZ - November 2025 edition. Covering news, events, and so much more.
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OANZ has helped shape key changes to New Zealand’s National Organic Regulation, including a fairer cost recovery model. The first tranche of Organic Notices is now open for public consultation until 5 December. Review the proposals, join MPI’s sector-specific webinars, and make your voice heard.
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Organic Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is welcoming today’s announcement from New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) that glyphosate residue limits in wheat, barley and oats will remain at 0.1 mg/kg, with new restrictions on how glyphosate can be used in crop production, specifically banning pre-harvest use on grains for human consumption.
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Organic Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) welcomes New Zealand First’s strong stance against the Gene Technology Bill, commending the party for protecting New Zealand’s environment, public health, and global reputation as a GE-free nation.
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Catch up on all the latest organic news from home and abroad with Organic Aotearoa's monthly newsletter, The BUZZ - October 2025 edition. Covering news, events and so much more.
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Earlier this year, New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), a business unit of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), proposed changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for several agricultural compounds, including the controversial herbicide glyphosate.
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