Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering.
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Māori electorate
Electorate
Response rates from 131k New Zealand voters.
53% Yes |
47% No |
38% Yes |
47% No |
12% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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3% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 131k New Zealand voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 131k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9F9DVTX 1yr1Y
Depends on the application, if it makes the plant inherently less susceptible to disease then I support it. If the purpose of the modification is to make it more resistant to pesticides then I disagree.
@9G72CG9 1yr1Y
Yes but not be able to patent seeds and require the lableling of foods that are genetically modified
@9G6PC5G 1yr1Y
Yes, however more research should be done about the harmful effects. So far the concerns are allergies, cancer and environmental issues.
@9G28S7D1yr1Y
Yes but only if they are ethically distributed and grown and all foods are labelled and seeds are not patented.
@9G22BFS1yr1Y
I think gene modification plant to plant is good, but animal genes in plants is bad and should be labeled
@9D7BNHQ1yr1Y
Yes if proven safe to humans and environment
@9D688721yr1Y
No, with the exception of synthesised alternatives to meat.
@9D44FFD1yr1Y
Everything throughout time has been genetically modified by humans. I don't understand why it's such a big deal.
