Bostock New Zealand owner John Bostock says: "We don't want central government interfering with how we market our fruit." Related Content Video Watch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media support Your views: Readers' letters Watch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summerEnvironment Minister Dr Nick Smith says GMOs are best regulated nationally because councils have no biosecurity controls between districts and lack appropriate expertise. Before Christmas, the Māori party sent a letter to the Minister saying they don't support changes that may interfere with GM Free zones. Hastings was the first district to declare their GM Free status, the Far North, Whangarei and Auckland followed and the four are fighting back against clause 360D in the RMA bill. Mr Chambers says being able to call Hawke's Bay GM Free is a huge benefit to the region.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 29, 2017 21:19 UTC