TAKE ACTION!
Make Your Voice Heard
On Gene Technology
The Gene Technology Bill and related legislation would significantly change how gene technology and genetically modified organisms are regulated in New Zealand.If this matters to you, contact your MP and ask them to explain their position and consider your concerns. More information: What Is GE?
Together We Are Stronger
When New Zealanders stand together, share information and make their voices heard, we have a greater opportunity to shape the future we leave to our children and grandchildren — and protect the land we are proud to call home.
1. Contact Your local MP
Your personal story matters. Messages written in your own words, from your own perspective, can be powerful. Tell your MP what concerns you, why it matters to you and what you want them to consider.
Ask questions. Share your concerns. Make your voice heard.
Find your MP
Find your electorate and MP through Parliament's official directory:
Find your MP — New Zealand Parliament:
https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/
Once you have their contact details, you can:
Email: Write to them from your personal email and tell them why this matters to you.
Phone: Call their office, leave a message, ask where they stand and explain your concerns.
Meet: Request a meeting with your local MP. Take a friend or whānau member with you and have a face-to-face conversation with your elected representative.
Need help writing your letter? Get practical help and ideas for contacting your MP →
2. Contact The MPs Responsible For Key Legislation
Gene Technology Bill 110-2
Hon Penny Simmonds — MP in charge
Contact Penny Simmonds:
https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/simmonds-penny/
HSNO Amendment Bill 304-1
Hon Nicola Grigg
Contact Nicola Grigg
https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/grigg-nicola/
ACVM Amendment Bill 305-1
Hon Andrew Hoggard
Contact Andrew Hoggard
https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/hoggard-andrew/
You can also contact Parliament's information line on: 0800 PĀREMATA (0800 727 36282).
3. One Voice Matters
Many Voices Are Harder To Ignore
Share this information with friends, whānau and others in your community who may also want to understand the proposed changes and take action.
Follow GE Honesty on social media and join our email list through the website to hear about further actions and community activities.
4. Help Spread The Word
Grab it: Download flyers and signage from GE Honesty — or create your own.
Print it: Share them on community noticeboards, in local businesses and around your community.
Share it: Talk to friends, whānau and neighbours. Share information through your networks and with local media.
Show up: Get involved in your community. Attend events, ask questions and encourage others to learn about the proposed changes.
Add your voice.
The future of gene technology regulation will affect all New Zealanders.
Stand together. Stay informed. Make your voice heard.
Together, we can help shape the future we leave to our children and grandchildren.
Together, we are stronger.
One voice matters. Thousands of New Zealanders speaking up together can make a difference.
