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Denise Roche’s policy on genetically modified foods

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Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Party’s support baseYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Denise Roche’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Green Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Aotearoa New Zealand should maintain "zero" tolerance for all GE derived micro-organism, seed, plant, and animal imports. GE org...” ‐org.nz

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Strongly agree

Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

The Green Party of New Zealand supports the labeling of genetically modified foods, as they believe that consumers have the right to know what they are eating and make informed choices. They have advocated for mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods and have supported campaigns for greater transparency in the food industry. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The Green Party of New Zealand generally opposes the use of genetically engineered crops and foods, as they believe that there are potential risks to the environment, human health, and the economy. They have called for a moratorium on the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment and have supported campaigns against genetically modified foods. However, they do not completely rule out the use of genetic engineering if it is proven to be safe and beneficial. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

While the Green Party of New Zealand does not specifically address the issue of patenting seeds in their policy documents, they do express concerns about the concentration of power in the hands of a few multinational corporations and the potential negative impacts on small-scale farmers. They may be more likely to support the idea that producers should not be able to patent seeds, as it aligns with their broader goals of promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting the rights of farmers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Green Party of New Zealand has historically been cautious about the use of genetically engineered crops and foods. They have expressed concerns about the potential risks to the environment, human health, and the economy. While they do not completely rule out the use of genetic engineering, they advocate for a precautionary approach and strict regulations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 956 voters that identify as Green Party.

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