Gene technology bill fails to recognise Treaty partnership

The Gene Technology Bill in New Zealand aims to ease regulations on genetic engineering to encourage research and development, particularly in the medical field, by introducing a single gene technology regulator. However, the bill lacks meaningful engagement with the Treaty of Waitangi and fails to adequately address the social and cultural risks associated with gene technology, placing a heavier burden on kaitiaki to navigate the regulatory framework. While the bill makes genetic engineering more accessible, it raises questions about the authority to regulate activities that could have significant environmental and economic impacts.

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