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    Greens call for horse lanes - by frog



    The Green Party today called for horse lanes to be introduced in New Zealand towns and cities. “We need to look for carbon neutral transport options to fight climate change, we appreciate that not everyone has the fitness level to cycle, and that think that horse lanes could be a balanced and workable solution,” said [...] read more
    April 1, 2010 9:12 am - 18 Comments
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    Another week, another GE approval - by frog



    There it was again this week, nestled into a little side bar on A3 of the Dom Post. “GE onion field test” Once again, while most of the media is busy watching the new masters of the Executive Wing, ERMA is quietly saying ‘yes’ to a GE future for New Zealand. It can only end [...] read more
    November 28, 2008 2:26 pm - 23 Comments
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    Genetically engineered equine flu vaccine - by frog



    I wrote a couple weeks ago about the potential release of a live GE virus into New Zealand to cure horse flu, thinking there would be more details and discussion occurring on this issue soon thereafter. But things have gone eerily quiet. I know New Zealand’s Anti GE networks will be outraged that a live [...] read more
    March 27, 2008 2:46 pm - No Comments
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    False promise - by frog



    When we first heard about genetic engineering its proponents said it was supposed to do all sorts of wonderful things like end global hunger.  Now it turns out it’s purpose is to enable horses that specialise in running round in large circles quickly to go to Australia.  Is it really worth it? read more
    March 14, 2008 9:08 am - 2 Comments