In general we support the spirit of this first Climate Change Commission (CCC) report, but we want strong and decisive action, and we want it more quickly than the report recommends. We think that the Commission’s proposed budgets need to … Read More
The Soil & Health Association is focused on the following 10 points: ‘Organic’ is not defined in the Bill and is therefore open to misinterpretation. We propose that the full IFOAM definition and principles of organic agriculture be written into … Read More
Submission to the FSANZ Application A1186 Soy Leghemoglobin February 13, 2020 FSANZ Supporting documents can be found here A successful approval of A1186 Soy Leghemoglobin by FSANZ will result in the release of Impossible Foods burgers and associated products onto … Read More
Submission to the Ministry for the Environment: Date: September 20, 2019. Discussion Document: Hazardous substances assessments: Improving decision-making – A discussion document on proposed improvements to assessments and reassessments of hazardous substances. Publication reference number: ME 1426 The Soil … Read More
29 August 2019 Environmental Protection Authority Private Bag 63002 Wellington 6140 New Zealand Submission on application APP203660 To reassess methyl bromide Introduction 1. The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Inc. (“Soil & Health”) is a charitable society registered … Read More
INTRODUCTION The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand is the largest membership organisation supporting organic food and farming in New Zealand and one of the oldest organic organisations in the world, established in 1941. The Association receives no government … Read More
Introduction 1. The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Inc. (“Soil & Health”) thanks the Ministry for Primary Industries for the opportunity to comment on the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (“DIRA”) review and specifically the ‘Review of the … Read More
The blindfold will finally be lifted when it comes to buying food, but the Soil & Health Association says consumers need even greater transparency. Soil & Health welcomes the passing into law of the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of … Read More
11 June 2018 Ministry for Primary Industries PO Box 2526 Wellington 6140 Submission on MPI Discussion Paper N0: 2018/19 Background 1. The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Inc. (“Soil & Health”) is a charitable society registered … Read More
Submission to the EPA on the use of ethanedinitrile (EDN) as a fumigant Introduction 1. The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Inc. (“Soil & Health”) is a charitable society registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. It is … Read More